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Isle of Hope 275th Anniversary Party
What: Parade, art show, history exhibit, food, bake sale, Wormsloe Plantation reenactors, the Crabettes, and children’s activities. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Isle of Hope Historic District Cost: Free and open to the public
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Thursday
History Symposium: Slavery and Freedom in Savannah
What: Telfair Museums presents three
days of lectures and discussions on the impact of slavery on Savannah. When: Thu. Oct. 13, Fri. Oct. 14 Where: 2nd African Baptist Church and Savannah Theatre Cost: Free but registration is required Info: 790-8880. www.telfair.org/
Mourning in the Victorian Era
What: A deadly living history tour of an historic mansion, detailing the complex rituals that surrounded death and mourning in the Victorian Era.The house will be set to receive mourners, in honor of the passing of Dr. James Gray Thomas. Daily in October. Where: Owens Thomas House, 124 Abercorn St. Cost: Museum Admission Info: http://telfair.org/
60th Annual Savannah Greek Festival What: Authentic Greek cuisine, music,
dancing, Greek marketplace. When: Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: Hellenic Center, 14 West Anderson St. Cost: Free until 4pm Th/Fr. $2 Th/ Fri pm, Sat all day
When: Thu. Oct. 13, 6 p.m. Where: Savannah Visitors Center, 301 M.
L. King, Jr.Blvd. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Aldermen-at-Large Forum
What: Sponsored by NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. When: Thu. Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Where: Jonesville Baptist Church, 5201 Montgomery St. Cost: Free and open to the public
Theater: Two Rooms
What: Armstrong’s Masquers theater troupe with Lee Blessing’s drama. When: Oct. 13-15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Jenkins Hall Black Box Theater, 11935 Abercorn St., Cost: $10/Gen, free with Armstrong ID
Theater: “Improv!”
What: Director David Storck is former artistic director at Gotham City Improv. When: Oct. 13-15 at 8 p.m., Oct. 16, 3 p.m. Where: Mondonaro Theatre, 217 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Cost: $10/$5. Free for SCAD on 10/13
Theater: Dr. Horrible’s Singalong Blog LIVE! What: Stage show of internet musical. When: Thu. Oct. 13, 8 p.m.
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Friday 3rd Annual LGBT Film Festival
What: Two days of award-winning films When: Fri. Oct. 14, Sat. Oct. 15 Where: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207
W. York St.
Cost: $40 pass. Single screening varies Info: 912- 713-5546. www.sglfs.com
A Mortality Prevails! Savannah’s Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1820
What: Experience the story of yellow fever’s dreadful consequences. 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. nightly. When: Fri. Oct. 14, Sat. Oct. 15 Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St Cost: $10-17. Info: 912-236-8097.
Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
What: Music headliner: Orleans Friday, 38 Special Saturday When: Fri. Oct. 14, 5-11 p.m., Sat. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Gregory Park, Richmond Hill Cost: Adults: $5-$15. Kids 4-12: $3. Free under age 3. What: Kickoff Party featuring Holiday Shores with Wild Moccasins, Buxton, New York City Queens When: Fri. Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: Free w/SCAD ID, $5 all others Info: savannahrecordfair.com/
What: Think cemetery serenity, twilight, after dark storytelling! Learn the history of this 250 year old plantation property turned hallowed Victorian cemetery. When: Thu. Oct. 13, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd, Cost: $30/adult, $25/12 & under Info: 912-816-4460. http://www. bonaafterhours.com/
Theater: Still Life with Iris
Candidates Forum: City Council Districts 1 and 2
What: Sponsored by the Downtown Neighborhood Association.
isville Rd.,
Cost: $15, $10 as superhero/ villain Info: 912-713-1137. musesavannah.org/
SCAD Record Fair Concert
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Savannah Childrens Theatre’s Still Life With Iris opens this weekend
What: Savannah Children’s Theatre presents a fantastical adventure about a child’s search for home. When: Fri. Oct. 14, 7 p.m., Sat. Oct. 15, 3 p.m., Sun. Oct. 16, 3 p.m. Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre, Crossroads Shopping Ctr., 2160 E. Victory Dr. Info: www.savannahchildrenstheatre. org/
St. Vincent’s Annual Historic Tour of Homes & Tea
Episcopal Church Community Concert Series. When: Fri. Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m. Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Road, Skidaway Island Cost: Free and open to the public Info: 912-598-7242.
downtown and enjoy high tea. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Multiple Sites Downtown Cost: $45 Info: svatourofhomes.com/
What: Opening event for St. Peter’s
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Saturday Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes/ Health & Fitness Festival
What: Two-mile fundraising walk through Oatland’s nature trails and wildlife exhibit to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Breakfast, live music, massages for walkers. Register @ 912-353-8110. When: Sat. Oct. 15 Where: Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: 912-353-8110.
Bike Ride: Harvest of Hope Double Metric Century, “Patrick’s Ride”
What: A 120-mile bike ride from Savannah to Augusta that raises funds to support Harvest of Hope. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 7 a.m. Where: Start at Anderson Cancer Institute, Memorial University Medical Center Cost: Call for information Info: 912-350-8934.
Farmers Market
What: The Forsyth Park farmers
market features locally grown fruits, veggies, herbs and other items. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: South end of Forsyth Park,
Fort Pulaski’s Birthday Party
What: Celebrate Fort Pulaski National Monument’s 87th birthday with fort tours, musket demos, cannon firings and free cake! When: Sat. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Fort Pulaski National Monument, US Highway 80 (15 miles east of Savannah), Cost: $5/person. Free 15 and under
Savannah Record Fair
What: New location for SCADRadio’s
sale of vinyl, cd’s, DVD’s and music memorobilia. Dealers from around the Southeast. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.savannahrecordfair.com/
What: Tour nine historic homes
Tybee Island Festival of the Arts
What: Juried art show. New location this year. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Jaycees Park, behind the Arts Center @ 7 Cedarwood Drive , Tybee Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.TybeeArts.org/
Skidaway Marine Science Day
What: Open house of programs, tours, displays and hands-on activities, primarily related to marine science and the coastal environment, presented by the campus’s marine research and education organizations. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Where: Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Campus, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Skidaway Island Cost: Free and open to the pulbic Info: 912-598-2325. skio.usg.edu/
Project Runway for Paws
What: A red carpet event for your furry fourlegged friends, benefiting Low Country Down Syndrome Society and various groups. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Where: TailsSpin, 473 Pooler Parkway, Pooler Cost: $20 donation
Fall Festival at Tybee Light House
What: Old fashioned fall holiday fun
comes to Tybee. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Tybee Island Light House, 30 Meddin Dr., Tybee Island Cost: Free and open to the public
Music: Burying the Blues Concert
What: Trinity Church launches its Pipe Organ Project concert series featuring the restored Moeller pipe organ, the choirs of First Bryan Baptist Church and Trinity and The Wildcats Branch Dixieland Band. When: Sat. Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Cost: Free and open to the public Info: 912-233-4766.
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Sunday Film: Bellflower (2011, USA)
What: Two men prepare for what they believe is a pending apocalypse. WHEN: 2, 5 and 8pm.Sun. Oct. 16 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse , 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $8
Lecture: Flannery O’Connor’s Savannah and the GullahGeechee Heritage
What: Paul Pressly, director of the Ossabaw Island Education Alliance on the influence of Gullah-Geechee heritage on Savannah. When: Sun. Oct. 16, 4 p.m. Where: Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St., Cost: Free and open to the public
Big Brother/Big Sister Mentoring Workshop
What: “Project MENTOUR” - a men’s recruitment campaign designed to attract and recruit more positive males to volunteer for the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) organization of the Coastal Empire. When: Sun. Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. Where: United Way of the Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St., Cost: Free and open to the public
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Monday Mayoral Candidate Forum
What: Sponsored by the Savannah Jaycees Monday, Oct. 17 at Armstrong Center, 6-8 p.m. When: Mon. Oct. 17, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St., Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.savannahjaycees.com/
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Tuesday
Lecture: Gary Swindell & Muriel Miller What: City of Savannah’s Cultural Af-
fairs’ Lunch Lecture Series features founders and directors of the Performing Arts Collective of Savannah. When: Tue. Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: SPACE Gallery, 9 W. Henry St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: savannahga.gov/arts
Signing: Wayne Pacelle, CEO of Humane Society of the US
What: Signing his New York Times best-seller, Our Kinship with Animals: Our Call to Defend Them. When: Oct. 18, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: E. Shaver, Bookseller, 326
Bull St.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Chef’s Table: An Event to End Childhood Hunger
What: A Celebration of Savannah’s finest chefs benefiting Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia/Kids Cafe, providing 2,500 local children with a daily hot, nutritious evening meal, tutoring and mentoring. When: Tue. Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Where: Plantation Club at The Landings, Skidaway Island Cost: $150 Info: helpendhunger.org
Mayoral Debate on Women’s & Children’s Issues
What: Junior League of Savannah and others sponsor a forum for all City of Savannah mayoral candidates. When: Tue. Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Cost: Free and open to the public.
Lecture: Naval Power during the American Revolution
What: Scott Smith gives the final talk in Coastal Heritage Society’s annual Revolutionary War Perspectives Lecture series. When: Tue. Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Where: Savannah History Museum, 303 MLK Jr. Blvd., Cost: Free and open to the public
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Wednesday Music: Piano and Trumpet Classical Duets
What: Armstrong’s Arts/Music/ Theatre department presents Berry College trumpter Adam Hayes and pianist Kris Carlisle performing contemporary classical duets. When: Wed. Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn St., Cost: Free and open to the public Info: 912-344-2556.
Film: The Grave (1996, USA)
What: Psychotronic Film Society presents an unknown hillbilly horror-comedy cult flick. Not unlike HBO’s “Tales from the Crypt” series. Creeeeppppy...in a goofy way. When: Wed. Oct. 19, 8 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean Coffeehouse, 13 E. Park Ave., Cost: $6 Info: SentientBean.com/
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Ironically, the candidacy of Ruel Joyner to represent the First District on City Council may be even more important now that he’s been told he’s no longer eligible to run. The effort by the City of Savannah to throw him off the ballot — despite the Chatham County Board of Elections’ OK — shows in stark relief the lengths to which the local establishment is willing to go to keep their political machine rolling. “One great thing coming out of all this is people are now paying attention to how Savannah is really run,” Joyner tells me. Late last Friday — just in time for the weekend — Joyner got word his candidacy had been denied because of a citizen’s challenge to his eligibility. The key thing is who did the denying: The Clerk of Council. The same council that Joyner’s opponent, current First District Alderman Van Johnson, sits on. Fox, meet henhouse. Henhouse, fox. Leaving aside the inherent conflict of interest in having a council employee run municipal elections, the way Joyner was shut out is instructive in its blatant nature. Joyner’s business is at 24 East Broughton, in a building his family has owned for decades. Joyner claims a small apartment above the store as his residence; the challenge claims he doesn’t live there at all. Joyner has been open with the county Board of Elections about the whole issue. “I laid all my cards on the table. They wanted to see my driver’s license. It’s shown 24 East Broughton for years. Next they wanted to know where I get my bills. The majority, if not all, of my bills go to 24 East Broughton. I changed my voter registration to 24 East Broughton,” he says. “Probably the one thing constant in my life has been 24 East Broughton Street.” But the Clerk of Council saw things differently, Joyner says, presenting a list of 21 objections to his candidacy. (Knowing the City’s penchant for over–the–top displays of power, I’m surprised they didn’t just go ahead and add three more so it would match his address).
Interestingly, Joyner says he was asked if he’d ever voted in a City election — not a requirement and in any case irrelevant. “I think they were hoping they’d catch me in a lie if I said yes. Whatever obstacle that could have been thrown in front of me was,” Joyner says. “I’m not angry at anyone. It just became obvious that they decided the sky was just too blue for me to run for council.” You could say that Joyner, a white downtown business owner, stood little chance to defeat an African American incumbent in a 75 percent African American district. You could say that Joyner calling an apartment above his store his home is a stretch in terms of bona fide residency. You could say he should have opted to go for one of the open Alderman–at–Large posts instead of taking on Van Johnson. You could say all’s fair in love and war — and as it’s been said, war is simply politics by other means. But you could also say that residency rules were bent a full 180 degrees for another council incumbent, Edna Jackson, now running for mayor. Jackson owns a house on Walthour Road on Wilmington Island. I grew up around the corner from Walthour Road. It ain’t in the City of Savannah. Not even close. For ten years, Jackson’s homestead exemption was there rather than another house in City limits she said she lived in. A Savannah Morning News story from 2001 — interestingly, written by none other than Bret Bell, who not long thereafter was hired as City of Savannah spokesperson — chalked it all up to a “records glitch.” A separate Morning News editorial from the time defending Jackson said she “has her driver’s license and utility bills to prove she lives on Fernwood Court, according to Clerk of Council Dyane (sic) Reese.” Sound familiar?
Dyanne Reese is the same Clerk of Council who rejected Joyner’s candidacy — for which he also provided a driver’s license and utility bills to show he lived in the district. In another irony, Joyner says the Board of Elections told him the biggest problem they usually see is with — wait for it! — homestead exemptions. So they asked him where his exemption is. “I don’t even have one,” Joyner says. “I’ve never filed one. I guess that’s kind of stupid, because it’s cost me a lot of money.” You’ll recall that Joyner was for the most part originally prompted to run by the controversy surrounding the hiring of Rochelle Small–Toney as City Manager. Small–Toney doesn’t live in Savannah. She lives in unincorporated Southbridge. By City charter Small–Toney actually has more power than Joyner, Johnson, and Jackson combined, whether alderman or mayor. Small–Toney totally runs the City of Savannah, and she doesn’t even live there. Will the last person inside City limits turn out the lights before they leave? As we’ve seen so often with this City government, there’s one set of rules for “the team,” and another set of rules for you and me and change agents like Ruel Joyner. In this country, the benefit of the doubt goes to democracy. If someone wants to vote or run for office, you have to show clear and convincing evidence why they shouldn’t. Since the Jim Crow years, that’s been the deal. People fought and died for this to be the case, and I shouldn’t have to lecture anyone about that at this point. But Joyner stresses that he doesn’t think the City throwing him off the ballot is motivated by race. “Nothing they’re doing is a racial issue,” he says. “It’s just good old–fashioned greed. In a sense that’s a good thing, because at least we can all move forward from that.” Joyner is appealing the City’s decision to Chatham County Superior Court. “The whole thing’s out of my control now, but I’m not going to back down,” he says. cs
How to raise a subversive rabblerouser You say you want a revolution? Well, you know — the first thing you have to do is show up. So I did, with my kids. The skies were dreary last Sunday afternoon at Emmet Park on Bay Street, and I figured the Occupy Savannah people would’ve packed up their signs and gone home once it started raining. “That would make them pretty weak protestors,” pointed out my 11– year–old son. “I bet they’re still there.” He was right. Phoenix Godwin, a 20-year–old writer who organized Occupy Savannah in four days using Facebook, started up before 9 a.m. and was still going strong at 5 p.m. as the winds buffeted his plastic rain poncho. “This simply had to happen here,” he said, sweeping his arm along the line of 40 or so folks holding signs along the curb. “Our government is owned by corporations that are destroying the economy and the environment. This is about the future.” Godwin says the crowd mingled and mixed all day, swelling to around 75 in the early afternoon. Donations
of bottles water, donuts and a tray of sandwiches from nearby B. Matthews appeared throughout the day. Trucks and trolleys honked in support. Michelle Solomon and her son, Oliver, brought chalk and markers to keep little hands busy. The leader of the local Redneck Party handed out red bandanas representing solidarity with the nations’ workers. Musician Basik Lee strummed his guitar and smiled, listening to the diverse crowd exchange ideas. “The best tool we have is sharing our knowledge,” mused Lee. “It seems to me people are reassessing what’s valuable and how willing they are to fight for it.” Godwin says he plans to stake out Emmet Park all week and invites everyone to come join what’s become a nationwide call for change. I hope his mother’s really proud. Our family has been talking all week around the dinner table about the Occupy Wall Street movement, about how a lot of people have lost their jobs, or gone to an expensive college and can’t find a job, or have three jobs and still can’t cover the power bill. “You know how your little sister likes to pour your hair gel down the drain with the faucet running because
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it bubbles?” I asked my son. “Well, that’s kind of what some big corporations and banks did with our tax money and now everyone’s pretty pissed off.” He nodded, touching his coiffure protectively. People aren’t just angry, we explained. They’re confused and scared, because we’re all taught that if you work hard and do what you’re told, everything will be all right, and if it’s not, then you must be doing something wrong. But it’s not that people don’t want to work or aren’t working hard enough, it’s just that the way our government and corporations and the economy work together makes it harder and harder for individual people just to get through a day without feeling punched in the stomach. “It’s like being bullied,” he remarked. Yep. So people started gathering in a park in New York City. Then more came, and now people are congregating all over the country in big cities like San Francisco and Atlanta and in small towns, too. Students, soldiers, retired teachers, truckers, artists, businessowners — they all keep coming. Standing together feels better than moping at home, and it’s a real relief
to find out others have noticed that things just don’t seem very fair in this freest of free countries. When enough people show up, maybe the bully will be smart enough to stand down. That’s how revolution happens, kids — take France at the 18th century. Actually, since we’re not down with public executions, that’s a bad example. Better the Czech Republic’s Velvet Revolution. Or the Civil Rights movement. Or Egypt just a few months ago. Regular citizens fed up with the status quo can change a system in radical ways. I wasn’t sure any of this was getting through to my kid until I found him on the couch leisurely reading my old copy of The Anarchist Cookbook . Most of us have lived on the block long enough to know that the problems generated by life and politics and economics are far too complex to be solved by carrying a sign. But the Occupy Wall Street movement isn’t just about individual or partisan issues — it’s a collective howl from American’s disenfranchised. Maybe it will reach a tipping point that effects change at the highest levels, maybe everyone will get tired of standing in the rain and go home. But at least now the kids know how it’s done. cs
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Twenty years later, the skating situation is even lamer. That basic concrete park, likely built by some industrious kids in the ‘70s, is long gone. A few pre–fabricated jobbies popped up in various locations over the years but couldn’t stand up to the wear and tear of so many nosegrinds. While Savannah has one private park that charges an entrance fee, the closest public skatepark is over the state line in Bluffton. That hasn’t stopped Maher and his buddies from grinding down railings or building mini ramps in their backyards. But he’s never given up on a clean, well–built space to skate. He’s traveled all over the country, and found that other cities have been on board with public skateboarding facilities for ages, especially Portland, Oregon, whose city council passed a “Skatepark Master Plan” in 2005 that calls for a total of 19 parks around the city (five have been completed.)
“I was really encouraged to see how many local governments support public skateparks,” says the 31-year– old Savannah native. “Public officials see that they’re a great way to get youth involved in a sport and provide recreation.” Long–haired and inked from bicep to wrist, Maher has also pursued wetlands research (he’s a hair’s breadth from finishing his masters in Marine Science from Savannah State) while spearheading an effort to get Savannah its own concrete park for close to a decade. With a lease from the county on a Lake Mayer location and a good chunk of funding in place, it looks like it’s finally going to happen. The cause has found support in the art community, and renowned local and national artists have donated their skills to “All Hands on Deck,” a silent auction Friday at Little Beasts Gallery. Featuring skateboard decks designed by Juliana Peloso, Andrew
Brodhead, Matt Hebermehl, Panhandle Slim, Betsy Cain, JRF and Shepard Fairey (yes, the guy who painted President Obama’s iconic “HOPE” portrait), the fundraiser also includes pottery and small works. Eager buyers can preview the works Thursday and Friday from 2–6 p.m. All proceeds go to Chatham County Skatepark Supporters (CCSS), the non–profit Maher started in 2009 with fellow skateboarder Adam Williams and his mother, educator and longtime Tybee Island councilmember Kathryn Williams. Back in 2004, Maher began lobbying for a long–lasting cement park and found official support from then– mayor pro tem Jason Buelterman. It looked like the location and funding would come from Tybee Island until a group of residents opposed the idea, citing noise and loitering issues. The project was tabled after the council shifted sympathies in the 2006 elections. After taking off a few years to regroup, Maher and the Williams found wholehearted allies for a public skatepark in Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis.
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“I’ve always been behind the skatepark,” said Liakakis over the phone last week. “It will get young people outside and occupied with recreation, and keep them out of trouble. That improves our quality of life in Savannah, and quality of life is what attracts businesses to come and set up shop.” In April 2010, the Commission awarded CCSS a $10 a year, 20–year lease on a piece of land on the county’s Lake Mayer property, though there would be no public funding for the project. “We don’t care,” says Maher. “We’ve always been prepared to raise the money ourselves.” Though the lease is practically free, Maher estimates it will cost around $500,000 to build the park. He says CCSS has raised about a quarter of that. Other fundraisers like Friday’s artist auction are in the pipeline, and CCSS is applying for a grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation, a trust set up by the skateboard star–turned–business mogul to help groups gather resources to build public skateparks in their communities. The coffers have gotten a huge boost in the last two years from Adam
Williams’ connection with national retailer Marc Jacobs. While working at the Broughton Street Marc By Marc Jacobs store, Williams wrote a proposal asking the high–profile designer to create some T–shirts as a benefit for CCSS. Jacobs not only designed four graphic tees (including one that says “Save the Rails”), the skateboarding fan arranged to donate all the sales of the shirts to the future skatepark — not just Savannah sales, but worldwide sales. So far, the shirts have generated $95,000 for the nonprofit. To design the park, Maher has already tapped Florida–based Team Pain, a posse of skateboard professionals and designers with a resume that includes the X Games, Tony Hawk videos and city concrete skateparks from Sarasota to Colorado Springs. Maher says they’ll work with CCSS to bring costs down if donations of concrete and crew lodging can be made once the project breaks ground, projected to take place towards the end of 2012. While the blueprints are nowhere near final and will require approval from the commission, the
Savannah skatepark is estimated to cover 25,000 square feet — twice as large as the one in Bluffton. “The guys from Team Pain have been out to site and walked the lay of the land with me,” says Maher. “They’re already full of ideas.” While it may have been a fringe activity back in the days of Maher’s adolescence, there’s no denying skateboarding has gone mainstream. A new generation of kids and their families have taken up what they see as a wholesome way to enjoy the outdoors, despite its edgy reputation. In the words of Pete Liakakis, “This is going to be nothing but good for Savannah.” cs “All Hands on Deck”: A Silent Auction to Benefit for Chatham County Skate Park Supporters When: Friday, Oct. 14, 6–9pm (preview hours Thursday and Friday, Oct. 13–14, 2–6pm) Where: Little Beasts Gallery, 1522 Bull Street Cost: Free Info: www.savannahskatepark.com
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Skidaway Institute prepares for Marine Science Day by Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com
The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is located on a former cattle farm; UGA, Georgia Tech, Savannah State and Georgia Southern all have a presence there
As far as sea creatures go, it doesn’t get much cuter than a baby loggerhead turtle. Three inches long with beady eyes and an upturned beak that looks very much like a grin, the newest resident at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium could be Savannah’s next heartthrob once visitors get a peek at the Ossabaw Island-hatched Caretta caretta during Skidaway Marine Science Day this Saturday, Oct. 15. You’ll be able to watch the little dude (or dudette; the turtle’s gender and official nickname are yet to be determined) paddle around his tank in one of the behind–the–scenes tours given throughout the day, though his handlers admonish hugs and kisses are strictly off limits. That’s all right — there’s plenty more that can be touched in other parts of the aquarium and around the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) campus, including whelk, horseshoe crabs and the controls of a remotely–operated vehicle (ROV) that spends most of its time on the ocean floor.
“We’re bringing our science to the people,” says Mike Sullivan, SkIO’s enthusiastic external affairs coordinator. “Everyone on the campus is excited to show what we do here.” Live oaks drape the internationally–acclaimed academic nexus, perfectly situated for marine research on a section of the Skidaway River also designated as part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Housed on the 700–acre former cattle farm with SkIO and the UGA aquarium are the Department of Natural Resources’ underwater archaeology program, the UGA Shellfish Research Laboratory and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary’s administrative and research headquarters. Georgia Tech, Savannah State and Georgia Southern all maintain lab facilities here as well. Though not a degree–granting body, the Institute is part of the University System of Georgia, hosting scientists and graduate students who conduct research (mostly funded by
the National Science Foundation) that can have an effect around the globe. Citing projects that take his scientists from the Continental shelf ecosystem that pulls nutrients from the Gulf Stream to the melting ice shelves of the Arctic that shop unarguable evidence of global warming, SkIO director Dr. James Sanders upholds the Institute’s mission to take a broad view of the oceanic systems, the atmosphere and how they relate to each other. Local issues like water quality have also been studied at the Institute, including a long–term analysis of how the presence of certain microbial species increased and others decreased during the explosion of residential development on Skidaway and Wilmington islands from the mid–’80s to the early 2000s (the changes leveled off as the islands reached their current density.) “Even when we focus on our coastal environment, there are larger implications,” says Dr. Sanders, who,
like the scientists and students hustling through the hallways carrying test tubes and boat ropes, is dressed for a day on the dock in shorts and deck shoes. “The work that goes on here is likely to be noticed around the globe.” Though the dress code may be casual, there is a definitely a buzz of brains working in the laboratories. While most people think marine science is limited to the study of “charismatic critters” like our friend the loggerhead turtle, much time and effort is spent at the Institute on what can’t be seen with the naked eye, including chemical and geological processes as well as marine biochemistry, toxicology and chemical ecology. “We find new stuff about the way the world works all the time,” says Sullivan. “We’re trying to discover the information that going to be in the next textbook.” Back over in the aquarium’s classrooms, educator Anne Lindsay
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Debuting at the event will be the outdoor installation of a 7 foot–long shrimp sculpture in honor of one of coastal Georgia’s most ubiquitous sea creatures. SCAD metals professor Ed Barbier created this and five other massive, scientifically– accurate sculptures that will be on display at SkIO for the next few months. The gigantic nature of the tribute provides a telling perspective on the massive scope of marine science and the effect it continues to have on the planet, something the scientists at SkIO want to convey. “We not only want to create new scientists, we want to create stewards.” says Lindsay. “The next generation will be the ones taking care of the oceans.” cs Skidaway Marine Science Day When: Saturday, Oct. 15, noon–4pm Where: Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.skio.usg.edu.
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prepares petri dishes and rows of microscopes in advance of Marine Science Day, when schoolkids and their parents can observe phytoplankton, pet a snake and even dissect a shark. More than just a “aren’t sea things pretty” kind of day, this “marine science sampler” promises to bring down–and–dirty opportunities for budding scientists, as evidenced by the stingrays and other dead things in jars. “We prefer to call them teaching specimens,” smiles Lindsay. Outside the aquarium Kids will particularly enjoy the day’s offerings towards the river, Marine Science day participants can catch crabs Horizon leak,” says Gail Krueger of off the dock and help create new Gray’s Reef Sanctuary, which utimarine ecosystems by bagging oyster lizes the ROV to investigate marine shells. The research vessel Savannah is life about 20 miles off the coast of being shined up for tours. Savannah. But the draw for anyone who digs The organization also holds a trucks, technology and/or robots will regional competition every spring to be the opportunity to move an ROV see what high school team can build around the bottom of the Institute the best ROV. “That’s a pretty great swimming pool. example of how hands–on science can “This is the same kind of machine be fun and have a big impact.” that capped off the Deepwater Perhaps even more relevant is a
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45 years A Savannah man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder of a police officer has been sentenced to 45 years in prison. Keenan Ramon Greene, 19, apologized to officer Jason Pagliaro for shooting out the back window of his patrol car and pursuing him for several blocks firing at him multiple times before leading police on a pursuit through Savannah streets. Green pleaded guilty to criminal attempt to murder, aggravated assault on a police officer, two counts of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a first offender, theft by taking a vehicle, theft by receiving a vehicle, and fleeing and eluding. He was sentenced by Judge Louisa Abbot to 45 years in prison with 35 to serve, including a 20-year concurrent sentence for burglary. The 9 mm
handgun recovered at his arrest had been reported stolen in a burglary Jan. 7. Greene was taken into custody Jan. 18 after converging patrol officers boxed him in at 51st and Hickory Streets in the Parkside neighborhood and the stolen car he was driving struck a street curb and broke an axle. Pagliaro was on patrol at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 18 in Paradise Park when he received a report of a stolen white Chevrolet Monte Carlo. He spotted the vehicle and passed a red Monte Carlo to get behind the white one. As soon as he did, shots began to hit his car from the red Monte Carlo, which also had been stolen and was driven by Greene. Pagliaro sped away in an attempt to elude his pursuer, who continued to follow him and fire. He turned around and joined other patrol cars following the red Monte Carlo to the Parkside area. The bullet shattered the back window of the patrol car.
• The drug Roxicodone featured prominently in Counter Narcotics Team activities over the month of September. CNT arrested 28–year– old George Nicholas Bird of Richmond Hill. During a CNT operation, Bird attempted to sell the popularly abused prescription drug. As Bird attempted to conduct a drug sale in downtown Savannah with an undercover CNT Agent he was arrested. CNT arrested 50–year–old Mary Ann Chance and 32–year–old Chad Justin Graham. CNT had been investigating Chance after purchasing Roxicodone from Chance during a CNT operation. CNT identified Graham as Chance’s supplier. Both were arrested without incident. Public tips aided the Couner Narcotics Team to find 39–year–old Tiffany April Lindsay for charges of Criminal Attempt to Sell a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to
Distribute. The tips led Agents to Tybee Island where agents found Lindsay staying at a hotel under another person’s name. After conducting surveillance, agents observed Lindsay leaving the hotel through a back entrance with her children shortly after 10 p.m. With the assistance of Tybee Island Police, Lindsay’s vehicle was stopped on Highway 80, where she was taken into custody without incident. It was determined Lindsay was attempting to flee with her children. Lindsay was held at at the Chatham County Detention Center, arraigned, and her children were turned over to family members. CS
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About 20 years ago when I lived in Vancouver, I watched a TV local news segment about how the University of British Columbia’s forestry department had created a system for injecting hormones into growing trees to produce a “square tree.” Much was made of the advantages for the lumber industry, but I’ve never heard any more about it. —Greg Kerr I love this concept. Square trees! Another shining example of organizing the chaos of nature along more efficient industrial lines. As so often happens, inertia and distractions delayed implementation, and the fellow who came up with the original concept has moved on to other things. So it’s time for the Teeming Millions to pick up the . . . eh, “torch” may not be the best metaphor when you’re talking about forests. The genius behind the square tree was Robert Falls, who in the late 1980s was a PhD candidate in the U. of B.C. botany department. Falls noticed that some tree trunks exposed to high winds had become less round in cross section—they’d grown thicker on their leeward and windward sides to buttress themselves. Falls theorized that flexing of the bark by the wind encouraged the cambium—the layer of growth cells beneath the bark—to produce extra wood. Falls subjected trees to what he thought might be comparable stress by scarring them with surgical tools. Sure enough, more wood grew at the site of the scars. Hearing the news, a professor in the university’s wood science department suggested Falls try using this discovery to grow trees with a square cross section. Square trees would be a boon to the lumber industry. Since boards are flat and trees are round, only 55 to 60 percent of the average log can be sawed into lumber—the rest winds up getting turned into paper pulp and the like, or just gets thrown away. So Falls obligingly scarred seedlings of several species (western redcedar, black cottonwood, and redwood) at
90-degree intervals around their trunks. The trees responded as hoped, becoming “unmistakably squarish,” he tells me. The beauty of the Falls system was its simplicity—despite what you remember hearing, no hormones were needed. Early attempts to produce square trees required growing them in square molds. Today the Japanese can make a square cedar log out of a round one using a steam press. But these methods are resource-intensive. The Falls method merely required a little precision ripping and tearing. In 1989 Falls was awarded a Canadian patent for an “Expanded Wood Growing Process,” a bland title that fails to capture the revolutionary concept. Square trees by comparison are a mere novelty. The young scientist had come up with a way to grow boards. The logic was: Conventional logging is wasteful and strips land bare. It also destroys arguably the most valuable part of the tree, namely the cambium, which is what grows more wood. Falls solved all these problems. His approach to lumbering preserved the cambium, in simplest form by slicing open the tree, harvesting the mature wood in the center, and unrolling what was left—the cambium plus bark—into a sheet. The roots would remain attached at the bottom, and the branches and leaves at the top, so the tree would continue to grow and the cambium would produce more wood, only flat. When the flat piece of wood got thick enough, you’d slice it off, like cutting a slice of bread from a loaf, and leave the tree to grow the next one. If you grew the trees hydroponically, you could leave the natural forests alone. Alas, Falls’s schemes for growing square trees and boards were ahead of their time. He had a doctoral thesis on another subject to finish, and the lumber industry showed little interest. Likewise, the most he managed to do with his board-growing technique was a bench-scale redwood. He says the process is best suited to making highquality veneers. Board, veneers . . . let’s not quibble about semantics. The point is you can grow flat pieces of wood in the lab. Whether you can do so in the field, so to speak, remains to be demonstrated. That’s the challenge for some ambitious Straight Dope reader. I don’t care if the process is too complicated for mass production. I just want to live in a world where it’s been done. cs By cecil adams
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Price is right but more is needed SAVANNAH’S elected and appointed officials haven’t exactly drawn rave reviews from citizens this year. From casual grumbling to pointed outrage, a lot of folks are dissatisfied with local government for a host of reasons. In this context, instances of good and effective governance sometimes don’t get the attention they deserve. One example is Savannah City Council’s approval of a Price Street redesign, which will add parking and a pavement marked bicycle lane. With its relatively small price tag, it might be tempting dismiss this as a trivial item on city hall’s agenda, but that would be a drastic underestimation of its significance. The Price Street redesign is a prudent, cost effective and thoughtful solution to not just one, but to numerous problems. The project, from conception to approval by council, should serve as a model for how city government can work successfully in partnership with citizens. And it should be replicated often, beginning immediately. How can a humble bike lane embody high standards of innovation, cooperation, fiscal responsibility and responsiveness to citizen concerns? It’s easy to understand if you recognize this isn’t just about bicycles. The project will finally address a dangerous situation that has troubled nearby residents for decades. When I lived at the corner of Price and Gaston streets, I sometimes used the words “drag strip” and other times “racetrack” to describe the astoundingly high motor vehicle speeds on Price Street. Sitting on your front porch isn’t generally thought of as an extreme sport, but on Price Street it can take nerves of steel. Buildings all up and down the street bear the scars inflicted by wayward cars. The addition of the bike lane and on–street parking will have a beneficial traffic calming effect. And speaking of parking, competition for spaces is intense, especially in neighborhoods along the northern half of the street. Even residents on the southern portions of the street sometimes adopt a DIY approach to parking, storing their cars on sidewalks and on tree lawns, much to the consternation of pedestrians and, I presume, trees. The combined impact of lower ve-
hicle speeds and additional parking will undoubtedly make the neighborhood more walkable, improve safety and quality of life, and increase property values. If these are the only metrics we use, the Price Street project represents a significant return on investment. And that’s even before we consider bicycles. Those who don’t regularly ride bicycles may be surprised to learn there is currently only one pavement-marked bike lane linking the National Landmark Historic District and neighborhoods to the south. To make matters worse, the Lincoln Street bike lane is safe for northbound traffic only. In other words, if you prefer to ride in bike lanes, as many people do, you can get into downtown, but you can’t get out. Yet the lure of that single bicycle lane is so strong, it entices otherwise reasonable and risk–adverse people do one of the most dangerous things you can do on a bike: ride against traffic. The Price Street bike lane, designated for southbound traffic, will provide a much safer option for cyclists traveling out of the Historic District. There are many more streets in all parts of the city that could be improved in similar ways and leaders should make them a top priority. Director of Mobility and Parking Services Sean Brandon and other city officials sweated the details to get Price Street just right. They should be directed now to turn their attention to another thoroughfare and then to another and then to another. Price Street is an important and welcomed enhancement to Savannah’s active transportation infrastructure, but we shouldn’t stop there. As with all transportation systems, connectivity is the name of the game. A robust bicycle network will benefit residents and will attract visitors and even employers. There’s tremendous bang for the buck, if we are smart enough to keep the momentum going. Savannahians who are concerned about what’s being spent on trips to China or wine glasses or videos of dancing statues should be celebrating the Price Street project and demanding more of the same. cs John Bennett is vice chairman of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign.
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news of the weird Bureaucrat’s Delight An update of the official index for classifying medical conditions was released recently, to take effect in October 2013, and replaced the current 18,000 codes with 140,000 much more specific ones. A September Wall Street Journal report noted, for example, 72 different codes for injuries involving birds, depending on the type. “Bitten by turtle” is different from “struck by turtle.” Different codes cover injuries in “opera houses,” on squash courts, and exactly where in or around a mobile home an injury occurred. “Walked into lamppost, initial encounter” is distinct from “walked into lamppost, subsequent encounter.” Codes cover conditions stemming from encounters with extraterrestrials and conditions resulting from “burn due to water skis on fire.” “Bizarre personal appearance” has a code, as well as “very low level of personal hygiene.”
Ironies • A small number of environmental and animal rights activists employ violence and physical threats in attempts to achieve their goals, and similar tactics have recently been used by another group bent on intimidating scientists: sufferers of “chronic fatigue syndrome.” London’s Observer reported in August that medical researchers who even suggest that the illness might have a “psychological” component have been subject to vitriolic abuse, stalking, disruptions to the scientists’ workplaces,
and even death threats. In at least one finally crashing into another car, killcase, the activists succeeded: A psying three people and herself. In July chiatry professor said he had moved his 2011, her widower, Dave Schuler, filed area of research from chronic fatigue a lawsuit against the state, alleging that to Gulf War syndrome. “That has taken the collision was the state’s fault for not me to Iraq and Afghanistan where ... I posting signs warning motorists like feel a lot safer.” Diane Schuler that they were going the • Political Correctness Lives: British wrong way. (Dave Schuler’s own private authorities threatened Iain Turnbull, investigator told The Daily Cortlandt 63, with a fine (equivalent of $1,530) in newspaper that he tried to discourage August because he refused to complete Schuler from filing the lawsuit, to the mandatory census earlier this year. no avail.) Turnbull, from Wales, was protest• “(My) client was devasing that the government, intendtated by what happened,” SOrry Ruel, ing to be progressively “inclusive,” said the lawyer for Jean we changed made available census questionPierre in announcing Pierre’s our mind naires and instructions in such $80 million lawsuit in languages as Urdu, Punjabi and August against the city of Tagalog -- but not Welsh (one of Newburgh, N.Y. Pierre’s Britain’s native languages, spoestranged girlfriend had ken by a half-million citizens). committed suicide by driv• Although the Patriot Act, ing into a city lake, taking the drafted after 9-11 and quickly couple’s three small children to enacted, was designed to give prostheir deaths, also. In the time ecutors more leeway to challenge before he became devastated, suspected terrorism, one of its key Pierre had been arrested for provisions has since then been failure to pay child support used more than 100 times as often and for endangering one of his children for drug investigations as for terror(found wandering the street in freezing ism. New York magazine reported that weather on a Super Bowl Sunday), and “sneak and peek” warrants (enabling friends of his girlfriend told the New searches without notifying targets) have York Post that Pierre constantly abused been obtained only 15 times for terrorher, including immediately before her ism but 1,618 times in drug cases. final drive. • Chicago’s WLS Radio reported that The Litigious Society a man (unnamed in the story) filed a $600,000 lawsuit on Sept. 2 against the • In 2009 Diane Schuler, with a 0.19 Grossinger City Autoplex in the city, blood-alcohol reading (and marijuana claiming that five employees had physiin her system), drove the wrong way cally harassed him during business for two miles on a New York freeway,
hours over a two-month period in 2009. Included was the man’s claim that he had been given multiple “wedgies,” one of which was a “hanging” wedgie.
Compelling Explanations • Cicero, Ill., Town President Larry Dominick, the defendant in sexual harassment lawsuits filed by two female employees, gave depositions in the cases, in March 2009 and February 2011, but provided challenging answers on one issue. Asked in 2009 whether he had “ever touched” the plaintiff, Dominick, under oath, said “No.” However, in 2011, Dominick (again under oath) gave a narrative of his relationship with the same plaintiff beginning in 2005, admitting that he had had sex with her numerous times at her home. (Dominick claimed to have misinterpreted the earlier question.) • Unclear on the Concept: (1) Pennsylvania state Rep. Michael Sturla, an opponent of increased natural-gas drilling in his district, warned in August that one effect of the drilling would be an increase of sexually transmitted diseases “amongst the womenfolk.” (He said later that he had heard that from a hospital administrator.) (2) Nicholas Davis was arrested in a public park in Seattle in August while, according to a police officer, “masturbating violently.” The officer said Davis explained, “There just isn’t enough free love in Seattle.”
Creme de la Weird A female Wisconsin prison chaplain
Least Competent Criminals Anthony Watson, sentenced to prison in 1992 for crimes that included rape and robbery, became a notorious jailhouse lawyer and through successful challenges had reduced his 160-year sentence to 26 -and a release date of 2018. However, he filed one appeal too many. A court ruled in his favor on that final appeal and ordered a new trial altogether
(vacating convictions and sentence but also reductions Watson had worked for). At the retrial in 2011, he was found guilty again and sentenced to four consecutive life terms.
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The most notorious fetishist toesucker of the last 20 years, Michael Wyatt, now age 50, who had been arrested in the 1990s in Conway, Ark., and nearby towns, returned to the news in August 2011. Two Conway women reported in separate incidents that a man had approached them, complimented their toes, and asked to suck them (and in one case, to imagine out loud doing violent things to the toes). Both women picked Wyatt out of a police lineup, but a third woman, reporting a similar incident, could not identify the perpetrator. Wyatt earlier served one year of a four-year prison term but was last heard from, according to news databases, in 1999. cs
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was charged in September with several crimes in an alleged attempt to stage a fake hostage situation with an inmate for the purpose of gaining transfers of both to another prison. Prosecutors said the chaplain, a Wiccan priest named Jamyi Witch, 52, instructed the inmate at Oshkosh Correctional Institution to come to her office, barricade the door, throw things around the room, and roleplay with Witch as if she were his mother. While the office was under siege, the pair allegedly had consensual sex, and Witch supplied the man with drugs and sang him lullabies, supposedly to calm him down, ending the drama until charges were filed.
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At 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 Muse Arts Warehouse, 703D Louisville Road. $5 public, free with SCAD ID The Savannah Record Fair has moved into the Civic Center’s Martin Luther King Arena this year (it’s Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and sponsoring SCAD has put together this four–band concert the night before, presumably to whet a few appetites, in the Muse Arts Warehouse parking lot. Formerly known as Continental Divide, Florida’s Holiday Shores is a no–apologies pop band fronted by singer/songwriter Nathan Pemberton. The music has kind of a quirky, catchy Beach Boys–on drugs sound, with synth–y keyboards and bubbling percussion. The band’s compelling new album, on twosyllable Records, is Columbus’d the Whim. The Houston–based Wild Moccasins features twin vocals by Zahira Gutierrez and Cody Swann – it’s an eclectic power–pop band whose album Skin Collisions Past has just been reissued by the nont-unimpressive New West Records. The bill also includes Buxton (another Houston band, folkier and acclaimed for its sharp lyricism, also newly–signed to New West Records) and New York City Queens.
Brian Band The Jinx, 127 W. Congress St. The big news is that Raleigh’s favorite arena– ready club band (and one of Savannah’s all–time biggest nightclub draws) is heading into the studio come January, to make a new album with ace guitarist (and former Drive– By Trucker) Jason Isbell producing. American Aquarium will be moving lock, stock and cracker barrel to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where Isbell lives (the famous studio is right across the street from his house). “We’ve probably got eight or nine of the new songs done,” says AA singer/songwriter B.J. Barham (pictured). “We’ve been playing them live for the last couple of months. It seems to be going over really well. It’s got a real Dances For the Lonely feel, only bigger. And I just think the songs are better.” (Chris Stamey produced that benchmark 2009 album for the band; Andrew Ratcliffe handled 2010’s Small Town Hymns, the most recent collection to date.) Our fair city last heard the roots–rocking, heavily electric Americana AA at an August concert in the Johnny Mercer Theatre. Barham and company opened a Corey Smith show. “We’ve been playing with Corey off and on for three years now,” explains Barham, “and every time, it seems we get to play somewhere we shouldn’t be playing! We’ve played the 9:30 Club in D.C. with him. You walk into some of those shows and you’re like ‘Why the hell are we even allowed in this building?’” And American Aquarium snagged some new fans with the Mercer performance. “The thing is, a lot of Corey’s fan base is under 21,” Barham adds. “The last time we played the Jinx, they had to turn away like 15 kids.” See americanaquarium.net CS
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Every hour, every day, some classic rock radio station somewhere is playing a 38 Special song — “Caught Up in You,” “Hold on Loosely,” “Back Where You Belong” or a half–dozen others — as if it were hot off the presses. Like all the best stuff that forms the bedrock of that popular airwave format — Zeppelin, Styx, the Who and Skynyrd — those 1980s tunes are acid–burned into the national consciousness. They’re timeless. 38 Special is unique among rock bands of the golden era in that its two founders and lead singers, Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant, are still in the ranks; so many of the great groups have been fractured by mortality, ego or worse. They’re playing Saturday night at the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival, a family–fun weekend, in Richmond Hill. Van Zant, of course, is the younger brother of the late Ronnie Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s visionary songwriter and lead singer. Like Skynyrd, 38 Special came out of the rural suburbs of Jacksonville, Florida. The band’s first two albums had little to no impact, fans and critics dismissing them as just another boogie & barbeque band in Skynyrd’s successful wake.
nobody knows who you are. And you’re stoically standing up there saying ‘I can be somebody! I want to try to be!’ And nobody believes that. So we were trying to be a bit of a clone of those other groups, and it was Ronnie that told us ‘Stop doing that. Be who you are. Capitalize on your influences, what you liked growing up – what was that?’ Of course, we loved Skynyrd and all that stuff too, but I realized that I had gravitated towards power pop songs. All the way back to the Easybeats, “Friday on My Mind.” I was always a big Beatles fan. So I just started doing that. After the plane crash, I remembered those words that Ronnie said. I thought well, maybe I’ve been giving 80 percent up to this point – but now he’s gone, and we’re left with this legacy, and what are we gonna do? I thought, I’m gonna give 110 percent, just delve into every single avenue, every melody choice, everything I can find ... Because we were still struggling. We still failed at that point, even at the time of the plane crash we still had nothing. That was the thing that built up some more fortitude: Stand up, and be who you are.
Things changed after Ronnie Van Zant died in the 1977 crash of Skynyrd’s chartered plane. Things changed when Barnes heard the first Cars album in 1978. Things changed when Barnes began to change his songwriting technique, inspired by something Ronnie had told him. On the third 38 Special album, 1980’s Rockin’ Into the Night, Barnes, Van Zant and their bandmates began to forge a distinctive sound, an anthemic blend of power pop and tough–guitar Southern rock. The band headlines Saturday; Friday night’s band is Orleans (“Dance With Me,” “Still the One”) which still features Larry Hoppen, the original vocalist on those classics. In the days before those big radio and MTV hits started happening, did you feel like Skynyrd’s little brother? Don Barnes: We kind of did, yeah. Ronnie was older than us and he was a big mentor. You’re coming from poverty, and nobody believes in you,
You told me once that the Cars’ early songs, which all began with that simple, chuck–chuck–chuck guitar figure — eighth notes — really turned you around. Don Barnes: In Jacksonville, all these guys around were guitar players, and everybody was trying to out–do each other and trying to be the most genius guitar player. Of course, they were all influenced by Clapton and Hendrix, all the old greats. Trying to be so clever just complicates a song. The beauty is in the simplicity of something, and that was something we had to learn. Sometimes an artist is painting a painting, and one large brushstroke just says it all. It’s the beauty and simplicity of just muscle and melody – the good, simple rhythm, chords, and then put on a great melody. Are you kind of surprised that you’re still in 38 Special, still out there singing your old songs every night? Don Barnes: First of all, you have to write a thousand songs before you even get 50 that you can publish. It’s a work ethic thing. So any of those songs that did finally rise to the top, or had some kind of light shining on
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Let’s say you’re in Milwaukee or something, and you’re singing “If I’d Been the One.” Can you remember why you wrote it? Don Barnes: Every time. I remember sitting at the dining room table scratching out the lyrics, trying to come up with just the right thing. That was a song about a girl I had a kind of long distance romance with – she was in Texas. It was doomed because, of course, I was traveling. She contacted me
saying she wished she could have my blessing, because she was going to get married to a guy. At the time, it was just crushing to me. It still calls up those emotions, because it helps you project it out there. And I see people who it relates to, because everybody has loved and lost. You see high fives, you see tears in their eyes, and it really makes you want to sing it and play it great. “Caught Up in You” is joyous. I love to do that, because I see people hugging each other and pointing to each other singing the words. And that’s just the greatest job in the world, to bring joy to people. CS Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival Where: 521 Cedar Street, behind the City Hall complex in Richmond Hill When: 5–11 p.m. Oct. 14; 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Oct. 15; 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 16 Adult admission: Oct. 14: $5; Oct. 15: $5 early, $15 after 4 p.m.; Oct. 16: $5 Child admission: $3 age 4-12 each day Concerts: Oct. 14: Orleans; Oct. 15: 38 Special Information: goseafoodfestival.com
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them, was through the process of a lot of struggle. I hear the original recording of “Rockin’ Into the Night,” and I can hear me over–compensating everything on that song, because we were starving. We were suffering. We had failed so many times. The fact that all these years later they still play those songs on the radio, that is really a testament to the risk–taking and the suffering and the basic fear of your future. And I still sing ‘em like it was the first day, because if I was just going through the motions, I would be bored to death right now.
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In a time when African Americans could be killed for learning to read and write, he boldly signed his work: “Dave.”
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His pottery, all made in the mid– 1800s just up the Savannah River near Edgefield, S.C., is some of the most beautiful functional art ever made in America. You can see some of it for yourself through December at the Jepson Center in the show “Beyond Utility: Pottery Created by Enslaved Hands.” A photo of a jar just doesn’t cut it. To appreciate the work of David Drake — aka “Dave the Slave” and “Dave the Potter” — and his other contemporary Edgefield potters, you need to see the real thing: the lucid alkaline glazes that were groundbreaking in their time, the delicate strength of these works created from
some of the best clay deposits in the world. Though enslaved, the people who made them were master artisans — so much so that the village of about 15 families that worked in the area simply became known as “Potterville.” Their skill level was so highly regarded that even after emancipation, many stayed and continued making pottery for their former owners — though of course for pay this time. In the case of Dave the Potter, the literacy that enabled him to sign his work, and therefore be well–known to us today, may indeed have come from a former owner.
Henry Drake, the folktales go, was quite religious and thought it only natural that his slaves should be able to read the Bible. He may have taught Dave and other slaves to read, counter to the law of the time. In any case, Dave clearly thought well enough of his former owner to take his last name after the Civil War. “This is a pretty amazing story in Southern history,” says Telfair Museums’ Owens–Thomas House Director Tania Sammons, who helped bring in not only the “Beyond Utility” show but a concurrent “Slavery and Freedom in Savannah” Symposium, which is free and open to the public. “Part of the reason we had this exhibition at this time is we’re also doing a symposium about free blacks and enslaved people in Savannah,” Sammons says. “We wanted to have
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the law. They paid their owners under agreements so they could do that,” Harris says. “Because of the kind of work necessary in cities, owners would give slaves more autonomy, such as the ability to go to market and come back. Things like that make slavery in cities look a little different,” she says. Like today, Savannah’s population during slavery was roughly a 50/50 black/white split. But the population of urban blacks wasn’t usually as stable as the white population. “Many times the wealthiest slave owners would rotate enslaved people into the cities and back out to the countryside,” Harris says. Savannah is somewhat unique in the active, large presence of three African American churches, the First, Second, and Third African Bapist congregations. “Those churches appear to have had congregations that combined free blacks and enslaved people together. The leadership was
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something tangible that people could see.” One of the presenting scholars at the symposium is Leslie M. Harris, history professor at Emory University. “When most people think of slavery in the South, they don’t think of slavery in urban settings. Even when they do, they downplay its importance,” Harris says. “The symposium is going to show how important slavery in cities was at that time,” she says. “Scholarship has moved away from sort of describing the pretty house and nice china, and really talking about some of the difficult relationships involved with urban slavery and recognizing that black people had a huge presence in these houses.” Slavery in an urban setting had a number of key differences from the usual Gone With the Wind plantation scenario most people imagine. “Black people owned by white people sometimes lived on their own in the city in their own neighborhoods, sometimes in contradiction of
shared by slaves and free blacks,” Harris says. “To have those institutions have such a visible presence in the city is pretty amazing in the antebellum South.” An opening reception for the “Beyond Utility” exhibit is coordinated to happen the same evening as the symposium, after the keynote address by Prof. Harris and Daina Ramey Berry of the University of Texas. The choir of the Second African Baptist will sing at the opening of the symposium. A book to be published by the University of Georgia Press will summarize the research presented. “This is in some ways groundbreaking,” says the Telfair’s Sammons. “The research presented here has national importance as well as local.” CS ‘Beyond Utility: pottery created by enslaved Hands’ Through Dec. 18 at Jepson Center slavery and Freedom in savannah thurs. oct. 13, 6 p.m., Second African Baptist Church, Greene Square: Welcome by Pastor C. MeGill Brown, intro by Tania Sammons, keynote by Daina Ramey Berry and Leslie M. Harris; reception at Jepson Center immediately following Fri. oct. 14, 9 a.m.-sat. oct. 15, noon, Savannah Theatre on Chippewa Square: Symposium programming cost: Free and open to the public, but registration encouraged. Go to telfair.org for info
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Josh Gilstrap and Chloe Kirby are on different sides of the world in Two Rooms.
Although he’s best known for the Pulitzer–nominated A Walk in the Woods, Lee Blessing is one of the most prolific playwrights of the last three decades. Three of his shows have been on Time magazine’s list of the year’s best. Two Rooms, which the Masquers of Armstrong Atlantic State University are producing this weekend, was cited as the very best play of 1988. It’s a drama torn from the headlines of yesterday, today and every day. Michael Wells is an American teaching at a university in Beirut. When Two Rooms opens, he has been held captive by a militant group for three years; his cell is one of the titular spaces. Across the ocean, Lainie Wells awaits her husband’s return, her faith growing dimmer as time passes. Yet she retains an unshakable bond with Michael. Two Rooms is a four–character play; although Michael’s captors are never seen, Lainie is visited by a government representative and a prying journalist. Through it all, Michael “speaks” to Lainie, via a series of imaginary letters performed as behind–bars monologues. “My biggest thing was that I didn’t want it to come across that I’m making a political statement with this show,” explains Sariah McCall, a third–year theater student who’s making her directorial debut with Two Rooms. “Even though it has intense
political scenes. I didn’t want it to be ‘The government’s doing a poor job,’ or ‘The media’s doing a poor job.’ I wanted it to be Lainie and Michael’s love story. Their biggest challenge, wanting each other so bad.” For McCall, who grew up in Gwinnett County, Blessing’s show meant something specific. “We did this show when I was in high school,” she says, “and I played one of the characters. And it’s why I decided to pursue my career in theater – so it’s very personal to me.” The show’s themes of fear, alienation, distrust and global claustrophobia, McCall believes, are universal. “It’s sort of a dated subject, because obviously the Lebanese hostage crisis is over, but it still resonates so much with what’s going on in the world today, between here and the Middle East.” With Josh Gilstrap as Michael and Chloe Kirby as Lainie, McCall’s take on Two Rooms uses Blessing’s original stage directions. Well, most of them. “My Michael is onstage for the entire show,” McCall explains. “In the original script, with the original stage directions, he exits and enters. And I found that to be too much – the audience can disassociate with him, and
not remember him. So my Michael’s onstage the whole show, so that they can’t forget about him. “People are always going to be looking at him, without distracting from the action that’s going on in Lainie’s room.” The AASU cast also includes Philip Newell as Walker Harris, the journalist, and Heather Dittman as the government flack named Ellen Van Oss (that’s the role director McCall played in her high school production). It’s only as complex as the human emotions that are being literally and figuratively tortured and twisted, McCall says. “I think the way Lee Blessing wrote it is that you don’t have to know what was going on to understand the show. They go enough into the politics to explain it, but not enough that it’s purely a political show.” “At the end, it doesn’t come out and say who’s at fault, who’s the bad guy. It’s just that all these people think they’re doing the right thing to get him home, but really no one knows exactly what that right thing is.” CS Two Rooms Where: Jenkins Hall Black Box, Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. When: At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13–16 Tickets: $10 general admission; discounted tickets for military, seniors, alumni association members, and students/children. AASU staff, faculty and students free
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Savannah’s had a few success stories in the singer/songwriter department, but none so impressive as Tony Arata, who was born here in the waning days of the 1950s and put down roots in Nashville in 1986. Among Arata’s most famous compositions are “The Dance” (one of Garth Brooks’ biggest–ever hits) and Patty Loveless’ stunning “Here I Am.” He’s been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire and loads of others. Arata’s coming home for an Oct. 28 show at the Tybee Post Theater – a benefit for the ongoing restoration of the vintage facility. He’ll split stage time with Jill Knight, another homegrown singer/songwriter. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $25 at savannahboxoffice.com and (912) 525–5050.
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The Savannah Film Festival announced the movies that’ll be in competition for awards this year, and several more special screenings.
Oh, and Ray Liotta has been added to the list of visiting celebrities. Among the more interesting: Writer/ director Brian Jett’s parole–officer comedy Let Go, with Gillian Jacobs, Ed Asner, David Dinman and Kevin Hart; These Amazing Shadows, a classic movie clip–heavy documentary about the National Film Registry; A Year in Mooring, Chris (Smoke Signals) Eyre’s new pensive drama about a “young mariner” played by Josh Lucas; Victor Garber, Bree Turner and Lynne Shay in Sam Jaeger’s road trip rom–com Take Me Home, about a woman who impulsively takes a New York City taxi across the country. There are a couple of big names in the comedy Butter (Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Garner, Olivia Wilde and Alicia Silverstone) a low–budget comedy about a butter–carving competition in a small midwestern town.
Two more documentaries of note: Last Call at the Oasis, the latest from ecologically–minded Participant Media, is director Jessica Yu’s examination of the world’s water crisis; Grow! profiles Georgia’s sustainable farmers, through interviews with 20 young people dedicated to the burgeoning cause; The Bully Project is Lee Hirsch’s documentary about bullying in America’s public school system. Full schedules and all ticket information at filmfest.scad.edu
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During the month of October the Owens-Thomas House will incorporate an exciting new experience into its daily museum tours. In addition to the home’s history and architecture, daily tours will also explore the complex rituals that surrounded death and mourning in the Victorian Era. The house will be set to receive mourners in honor of the death of Dr. James Gray Thomas, father of Margaret Gray Thomas, and will feature exhibits of period funerary objects including clothing, jewelry, and post-mortem photography. Special after-hours programming will include a living history tour and a lecture, which will delve deeper into the history of the Thomas family, American funerary culture, and the death and mourning of Dr. James Gray Thomas.
october 1-31, daily Mourning customs are incorporated into daily tours/ exhibits inside museum october 27, 6 pm / Jepson Lecture: Owens-Thomas House Interpreter Corrie Hand presents “Mourning Practices”
oct. 28 & 29, 6 & 7 pm / Living history tours Reservations are required— tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members, or $25 with a Telfair Pass. Contact Cyndi Sommers at 912.790.8880 or sommersc@telfair.org.
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gooey, melted Mozzarella blanketed the dish and help bind together bites that were sometimes too big, but were just to comforting to delay. I went back for lunch and scored a big meatball sandwich. The emphasis was not lost in the kitchen — the great flavor of the meatballs was not doused by too much marinara or cheese — it was a dish that exemplified balance. On a previous visit, I reluctantly shared the big antipasto salad with Ms. T.J. The big bowl of Romaine lettuce is topped with Genoa salami, Mortadella, Prosciutto and Capicola. Add a duo of cheeses — Provolone, Fontina — and then brightly flavored artichokes hearts, olives, giardiniera (a spicy mix of pickled vegetables) and cherry tomatoes. It’s a meal, even for two. Bella’s has a nicely rounded wine list, present in a novel way on labels glued to wine bottles on each table. The list is broken by pricing and offers by–the–glass or bottle prices ranging from budget friendly to special occasion prices. Our servers on both visits were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The cozy dining room is soothing and inviting — a perfect escape for a special meal out.
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Their job is to fill that empty baking sheet the old–fashioned way: layer by layer of paper–thin phyllo, brushing each with a liberal coating of butter, adding an occasional layer of nuts. It takes some folks longer than others. “It’ll probably take me about an hour to do this one sheet,” laughs Mary Leopold, a baklava volunteer who most of you know better as co– owner with husband Stratton of Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street. “Some of these ladies that have been doing this for years will get through several pans by the time I finish this one,” she muses. Holevas keeps a close eye on the proceedings. “Ladies, let’s make sure we put a nice layer of butter on the top,” she says, so the top of the baklava doesn’t dry out in the oven. After being baked, the baklava is drizzled with honey syrup for that distinctive robust sweetness that doesn’t come with processed sugar. The Savannah Greek Festival has been a huge local hit for years, and doesn’t need our help getting people to go. But it’s important to point out that all the food items at the Greek Festival are made by hand, by the parishioners — by no means a given these days. “A lot of Greek Festivals in other cities have gotten so big, they no longer make everything by hand,” says Pethis. “We’re different.” Indeed, that’s the consensus of many in the fellowship hall this day: Many other Greek Festivals just buy their food pre–made and heat it up. That’s not the St. Paul’s way. “The most important thing is that food has to be made with love,” says Mary Leopold. “And that’s what we do here.” cs
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It comes last but not least, at the tail end of six months of hard work, half a year of making spanakopita, baking chicken, rolling meatballs. Baklava: The last item they make at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church for the menu of their annual Savannah Greek Festival. About 7500 pieces of baklava, to be exact. “Many of the other things we can freeze ahead of time, but this you want to be as fresh as possible,” says Irene Pethis as she lovingly pushes a pointy clove sprig into the center of each piece of baklava in a pan of 72 before they go into the oven at the Hellenic Center. “It’s all right, we always keep our hands clean around here,” laughs Kelli Holevas, who is in charge of the baklava operation this year. “It all gets baked at 300 degrees anyway.”
And made by hand it certainly is: The baklava brigade begins its work in the fellowship hall of the Hellenic Center, sitting at large tables arranged in a big square. Each volunteer from the congregation at each baklava station gets an empty baking sheet, a bowl of pecan crumbs, rolls of phyllo pastry, and a bowl of melted butter with a brush.
Savannah Greek Festival When: Oct. 13 11am – 9pm, Oct, 14 – 11 am – 9pm, Oct. 15, 11am – 9pm Where: St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church Hellenic Center, 14 W. Anderson St. Cost: $2 requested donation after 4 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., all day Sat. Food & beverage additional Info: www.savannahgreekfest.com
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Left: baklava day at the Hellenic Center of St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church; bottom, the finished baklava waiting on its bath of honey syrup
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’Shredded Greens + White Flags’ and ‘Visual Thincers’ — ThincSavannah hosts two concurrent shows through Nov. 4. “Shredded Greens + White Flags” features ll feature Betsy Cain’s shredded paintings. John Spurlock displays drawings and paintings. “Visual Thinc-ers” features work by eight current and former ThincSavannah members working in visual disciplines. Gallery hours are Monday Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard Street, Suite 300, ’We Done All We Could and None of It’s Good’ — Trenton Doyle Hancock is best known for his ongoing narrative and theatrical installations. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. Alter-Ego: A Decade of Work by Anthony Goicolea — This midcareer survey consists of approximately 30 works, including photographs, drawings, videos, and mixed-media installations by this Cuban-American, Georgia born artist. Through January 8. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St., www.telfair.org/ Betsy Cain: In Situ — Savannah painter Cain’s first solo show at the Jepson looks at “how a place inhabits you over time. A personal excavation of meanings.” She’s adopted a personal form of expressive abstraction, reflecting her beginnings as a figurative painter and her inspiration in the landscape of the Georgia coast. Show runs through Dec 4. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St., www.telfair.org/
Beyond Utility: Pottery Created by Enslaved Hands — Although made for utilitarian purposes, the 19th century jars, jugs and other vessels exemplify the work of experienced artisans who were enslaved people, including David Drake, also known as “Dave the Potter.” Show runs through Dec. 17. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St., www.telfair.org/ BloodBerry Moon Delight — Recent works by Savannah artist Jessica Knapp. Through October with reception Oct. 20 from 6-9 p.m. Ready for the fall and especially Halloween, Knapp creates paintings and mixed media “fresh kills” that are witty, and “adorably grotesque.” Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Hospice Savannah 5 x 7 show — 3rd Annual 5 by 7 art show through October 14 in the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery. Approximately 170 paintings, ceramics and photographs will be on display, each with their own silent bid sheet. Bids start at $33 in honor of Hospice Savannah’s 33 years of not-for-profit hospice and bereavement care to the community. Final bids will be taken during the closing reception Friday, Oct. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to drop by during normal business hours, and also to attend the closing reception. Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. JenMarie Zeleznak: Lovesick — SCAD MFA thesis exhibition Oct. 3-17 at new gallery space next to Bicycle Link. Opening reception Fri. Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m. Ashmore Gallery, 412 MLK Blvd.
Judith Kruger: ‘Wanderlust’ — Mixed media paintings and prints initiated through personal engagement with overlooked surfaces in everyday life. Reception Fri. Oct. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Fahm Gallery, 1 Fahm St. Night of the Living Dead — 15th annual Halloween party at A.T. Hun, Sat. Oct. 29, starting at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be served. A.T. Hun Gallery, 302 W. St. Julian St., Persona — Three-person exhibition explores various ways in which individuals perceive and visually project themselves through the use of iconic objects and personal characterizations. Features work of Zola Delburn, Roz Morris and Jerome Meadows. Reception: Sun., Oct. 16, 3-6pm. Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11am-4pm Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. Saturday Life Drawing at the Wormhole — Life drawing, painting or sculpting in a private, professional & creative atmosphere. Different models each week. The Wormhole is open only to artists during these sessions. Saturdays, 3-6pm (Door opens 2:45) The Wormhole, 2307 Bull St @ 40th. Cost $10. Contact Eric Wooddell, 912-631-8250. Tradition in Transition: A Celebration of Quilts — Group show by members of the Savannah Quilt Guild. Quilting workshops/demos on select Wednesdays during October. Call for info. Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry Street, www.savannahga.gov/arts
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Led by national scholars Dr. Daina Ramey Berry, University of Texas at Austin, and Dr. Leslie M. Harris, Emory University, the Telfair will present Slavery and Freedom in Savannah, a symposium of local, regional and national significance. The program will kick off with a keynote lecture by Berry and Harris, followed by a day and a half of lectures about slavery and freedom in Savannah, from the Colonial era through Reconstruction. The materials presented at the symposium will be published and used for the reinterpretation of exhibits and tours at the Owens-Thomas House.
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Tybee Festival of the Arts — This annual juried art show features painters, jewelers, potters, woodworkers, photographers, fabric, glass arts and weavers from throughout the Coastal Empire. New location this year: Jaycee Park, behind the Tybee Arts Center. Look for the big tent. Oct. 15-16, Sat 10–6 & Sun 10–5 Jaycee Park, Tybee Island, www.tybeearts.org/
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Deb Riney founded the Savannah Gay and Lesbian Film Society in 2008, and the organization hasn’t flagged in its mission to bring the most acclaimed gay–themed cinema to the city. Gaining acceptance from “everybody else,” of course, is something of an uphill battle, as certain elements of the hetero community tend to be suspicious of such movies. This weekend’s third annual LGBT Film Festival spotlights some of the most acclaimed gay films of the last year, including one that took in mighty praise at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Riney herself traveled to San Francisco’s Frameline Festival, the biggest LGBT festival in the world, to choose this year’s Savannah selections. Riney is thrilled that the Jepson Center fort the Arts, where the festival takes place Oct. 14 and 15, is officially entering into a partnership with her film society – the group’s ongoing film series will henceforth be based at the Jepson. It’s another giant step on the road toward “legitimacy.” “I think it’s a really good
partnership in that the Telfair is an historical, and famous, museum, and they offer visual arts and cultural things to connect people of all backgrounds and ages,” Riney says, “and at SGLFS, we try to meet the cultural and educational needs of the Savannah community. “So it’s not just for the LGBT people, it’s for the straight community as well. So that there can be some beginnings of connections made.” Here’s a close–up look at this year’s feature films: Gun Hill Road. Writer/director Rashaad Ernesto Green’s first feature film is the story of a Bronx family trying to hold it together under tremendous stress. Enrique (Esai Morales, from La Bamba) returns home from a three–year prison sentence to find his wife emotionally and physically detached, and his macho ideals are shattered when he finds their teenaged son Michael (Harmony Santana)
has been exploring his sexuality by cross–dressing as a woman named Vanessa. Michael, in fact, is saving up for sexual reassignment surgery. Santana is a transgendered actress who makes her big–screen debut in Gun Hill Road, a Jury Selection at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. “I looked at attractive gay males who might have had experience with drag to see if they might be able to portray the character,” Green told the New York Times. “But they didn’t have the essence I was looking for. There’s a difference between someone who’s pretending to be female and someone who actually believes they are.” Leave it On the Floor. Set in the gay dance clubs of Los Angeles, Sheldon Larry’s African-American musical debuted at the L.A. Film Festival earlier this year. Ephraim Sykes stars as Brad, whose family cannot accept his homosexuality; he is taken in by a group of drag queens and introduced to another kind of life. Reviews of Leave it on the Floor have been mixed, most citing the choreography (by Frank Gatson Jr.) and the songs by Kimberly Burse as the high–water marks. Said the
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Leave it On the Floor: A musical set in the gay dance clubs of Los Angeles
Hollywood Reporter: “The filmmakers’ enthusiasm for the musical genre proves to be contagious. This movie may not win awards, but it’s a good– hearted joyride.” Wish Me Away. “Dear God, please don’t let me be gay,” Chely Wright wrote in her teenage journal. “I promise not to lie. I promise not to steal. I promise to always believe in you... Please take it away.” Named Best New Artist by the Academy of Country Music in 1995, Wright scored a number of major hits including “Shut Up and Drive,” “Single White Female” and “The Bumper of My S.U.V.” A prolific songwriter, Wright composes most of her own material, and in fact penned “I Can’t Sleep,” a huge hit for Clay Walker. Wish Me Away documents Wright’s tortured path out of the closet in 2010. It wasn’t an easy road. “Country music would rather an artist be a drunk,” she said shortly after coming out. “They will forgive
you if you beat your wife, lose your kids to state, get six divorces, make a sex tape, get labeled as a tramp – any and all of it is better than being gay.” Wright married her longtime partner, Lauren Blitzer, in August. See connectsavannah.com for our exclusive interview with Wright. CS Savannah LGBT Film Festival Where: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St. Schedule: At 7 p.m. Friday; Oct. 14: “Leave it on the Floor” At noon Saturday, Oct. 15: “Wish Me Away” At 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15: Select Short Films At 4:15 p.m. Saturday: “Gun Hill Road” Festival passes: $40 (all films) Screening tickets: Oct. 14: $15 general admission; $12 SGLFS/Telfair members and students Oct. 15: For each program, general admission $10; $8 SGLFS/Telfair members and students Info: sglfs.com
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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Clooney, not to praise him. It’s not that I love Clooney less, but that I love good movies more. And for huge chunks at a time, The Ides of March is a good movie. What’s more, director–producer–cowriter–star George Clooney is not only a fine filmmaker but also a fine American, espousing the progressive ideals that, when adopted by those in charge, help make this country great. These ideals are regurgitated in this slick motion picture (adapted from Beau Willimon’s play Farragut North, with the playwright sharing script credit with Clooney and Grant Heslov), with the suave leading man using his charisma to punch across the character of Governor Mike Morris, a presidential aspirant locked in a heated battle with another Democrat for the party’s nomination. His press secretary, Stephen Myers (Ryan Gosling), believes in him and works hand in hand with campaign manager Paul Zara (Philip Seymour Hoffman) to insure victory. Stephen is ambitious and intelligent, so it’s no surprise that the opponent’s campaign manager (Paul Giamatti) tries to lure him to their side, that a New York Times reporter (Marisa Tomei) turns to him for insider info, and that a cute intern (Evan Rachel Wood) climbs into bed with him. But Stephen gets blindsided by dirty politics – literally – and is further stunned to discover a secret that could derail the whole campaign. This is basically Gosling’s movie, which is a good thing since Clooney’s character largely just shows up to deliver speeches that reflect the actor’s real–life liberal leanings. It’s not that I disagree with what’s being spoken, but there are more inventive ways for a film to lay out its agenda without resorting to ham–fisted
Not nearly as awful as its premise and previews might lead one to believe – hey, how’s that for a ringing endorsement? – Real Steel should prove to be a modest surprise to those expecting nothing more than a Transformers–style blend of CGI cacophony and callow characterizations. Although loosely based on a Richard Matheson story (“Steel”) that was previously dramatized in a 1963 episode of The Twilight Zone starring Lee Marvin, Real Steel has been described in some quarters as Rock’em Sock’em Robots: The Movie and in others as an update of 1987’s Over the Top, the dreadful Sylvester Stallone vehicle about a wash–up who travels the country entering arm–wrestling competitions while trying to bond with his estranged son. Neither viewpoint is exactly a stretch, but Real Steel has a Weapon X in Hugh Jackman, who delivers a rousing performance as Charlie Kenton, a former fighter who’s now reduced to promoting robot boxers on the underground circuit (in the film’s near–future setting, all boxing matches are between robots, not humans). Charlie is surprised to learn he has a young son, Max (Dakota Goyo), but the kid proves to be an asset as Charlie tries to move up in the
sports world. Whether it’s the chemistry between Jackman and Goyo (who may look like The Phantom Menace’s Jake Lloyd but can act circles around the little Annakin) or the guiding hand of noted humanist filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis (both on hand as producers), Real Steel mines some real emotion out of its hopelessly cliched father–son tale. As for the effects, they’re excellent, effortlessly placing the computer– generated ’bots in real–world surroundings. Sincere but silly – I could have done without the cringe–worthy dance routines between boy and robot – Real Steel is a rocky version of the Rocky template, but it exhibits a beating heart under all that heavy metal.
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Between its tell–all trailer and its tell–all poster, there’s not much to tell about Dream House except that it’s a crushing disappointment considering all the Herculean talent on display. A bastard child of a movie that got caught in one of those ugly divorces between a studio and a filmmaker, this was wrested away from director Jim Sheridan (In America) and reshaped by Universal Pictures into the mess that’s been foisted upon paying audiences. To be honest, I’m not sure that Sheridan’s version would have been a rousing success – the script was written by David Loucka, whose past credits include the Whoopi Goldberg turkey Eddie – but I have to assume it would have been better than this cut, which doesn’t even have the support of the stars who initially were excited enough about the project to sign up but have since refused to promote it. That would be Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, playing a married couple who move into a quaint house with their two young girls. Before long, they learn that the house was previously owned by a man who murdered his wife and children, and that said killer has just been
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Like a businessman settling into his recliner after a hard day’s work, Brad Pitt has slid into middle age with an ease that’s both pleasurable and enviable to watch. Pitt’s always been a fine actor, of course, but around the turn of the century, he’s really upped his game, from his quirky turns in Snatch and Burn After Reading to his scene– stealing subterfuge in those Ocean’s films to his thoughtful interpretations in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and The Tree of Life. (Go figure that my least favorite Pitt performance of late, as Benjamin Button, is the one that nabbed him an Oscar nomination.) Moneyball, directed by Capote’s Bennett Miller and adapted from a true story by the powerhouse team of Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) and Steven Zaillian (Schindler’s List), finds Pitt as his most dynamic; he’s cast as Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane, who in 2001– 2002 is tired of losing both games and star players to better funded baseball teams like the Yankees and the Red
Sox. Refusing to continue adhering to the old–school philosophies preached by his assemblage of geriatric scouts, he instead discovers a newer religion being espoused by Peter (Johan Hill), an economics major from Yale who possesses a love for the game and a head for numbers–crunching. Employing a math–based system (sabermetrics, created by Bill James) that finds the value in underappreciated players deemed as too old/ awkward/iffy by other organizations, Beane starts collecting these diamond castoffs as if they were baseball cards in the hopes that they’ll coalesce into a winning team. Whether or not one subscribes to the “moneyball” philosophy – it’s worked well for some teams, not so great for others – is irrelevant when it comes to enjoying a motion picture that takes a potentially arid subject and makes it sing on screen. Its success has less to do with Bennett, whose mise en scenes show little variance (a similar staidness also dogged Capote), than with the scripters and the actors, all of whom exhibit a quicksilver strategy in keeping this thing popping. Put this one in the W column.
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as it does to the malignant tumor found located on the spine of young Adam (Joseph Gordon–Levitt). Carve Rogen out of the picture, and its chances of being a truly moving picture about people coping in sickness and in health increase exponentially. This is nothing personal about Rogen, who I generally enjoy watching – heck, I didn’t even mind him bringing his slobbery man–boy act to the iconic role of the Green Hornet. But 50/50, inspired by scripter Will Reiser’s own battle with cancer, doesn’t need his services, which only get in the way of a potentially heart– rending story about how a 20–something who theoretically has his whole life ahead of him must cope with a tragedy that threatens to cheat him out of his future. Gordon–Levitt delivers a sensitive portrayal as Adam, perpetually trying to get a grasp on emotions that understandably don’t know where to go. Adam shares an interesting relationship with his therapist (Up in the Air Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick), a medical newbie who isn’t quite certain how to comfort her patient. He has trouble with his girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard), who’s mentally ill–equipped to deal with a partner who’s now bald and barfing all over the place. He bonds with two older cancer patients (Matt Frewer and national treasure Philip Baker Hall) who take him under their wing. And he has difficulties communicating with his mother (Anjelica Huston). These are all intriguing relationships, but every time we become immersed in these particular character dynamics, along comes Rogen as Adam’s unlikely best friend Kyle. The film’s delicate mood is broken anytime Kyle opens his mouth to talk about shaving his balls or getting laid or basically anything that trumpets his obnoxiousness. 50/50 is a good movie about 60 percent of the time, but a higher percentage would have been appreciated.
armchair grandstanding – hey, it may star a wooden werewolf, but at least it’s thankfully free of any zoo animals who talk like Sylvester Stallone and Adam Sandler. John Singleton, whose Boyz N The Hood remains continents removed from most of his subsequent work, slides further into irrelevance with a Junior G–Men–type tale that features a stellar supporting cast, some decent action sequences, and a leading man who reacts to every dire situation as if he’s just been asked to clean his room. Lautner plays Nathan, a high school kid who has Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) for a psychiatrist and Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs) and the Coyote Ugly bar owner (Mario Bello) for parents. When he and his classmate Karen (Lily Collins, whose performance is about as monotonous as most of daddy Phil’s music) embark on a school assignment that inexplicably leads them to do research on a missing persons web page, they discover an old photo of a little boy who looks like a pre–Taylor Lautner Taylor Lautner. IMs are swapped, Euro–trash baddies arrive to blow up the house, and suddenly Nathan and Karen find themselves on the run. As these crazy kids try to discover why Nathan is being pursued by grown men who are clearly not Stephenie Meyer devotees, they must also decide whether or not to trust Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina), the CIA agent assigned to the case. Fifteen years later, I still fondly recall the priceless Siskel & Ebert moment when Roger Ebert dismisses the action flick Fled by stating, “I guess it sort of holds your attention while it’s happening. I mean, something is moving on the screen, so you look to see what it is.” (To which a laughing Gene Siskel retorts, “What a compliment!”) Abduction inspires the same level of commitment: You look at the screen mainly because it beats staring at the auditorium walls.
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Make no mistake about it: Abduction, in which Taylor Lautner is handed his first starring role in a motion picture, will never, ever, ever be mistaken for a good movie. But the declarations (from critics and Twilight bashers alike) that it’s the worst picture of the year strike me as
Killer Elite is basically what The Expendables 2 would look like if everyone except Jason Statham decided to bail on the project. A fussy action film that’s heavy on the firepower and the testosterone but short on anything resembling complexity or wit, this stars Statham as Danny,
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he’s a movie stunt driver as well as a mechanic in a garage owned by the shady Shannon (Bryan Cranston). Shannon is his link between all three jobs, which becomes problematic once they get involved with a pair of high–end criminals with notable cruel streaks: Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks), a former Hollywood producer (doubtless a swimming–with– sharks in–joke, and a funny one), and his crude partner Nino (Ron Perlman, and it’s nice to see him back from the valley of Conan the Barbarian). Refn, who won the Best Director prize for Drive at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has fashioned a work that’s as slick as its protagonist: Its muted Euro–sheen mingles easily with its American atmospherics, and it’s all punctuated by bouts of brutal and unsightly gore that never feel like exploitive overkill but instead serve to feed the urgency of the moment. Drive is such a sterling achievement for most of its running time – perhaps one of the year’s best – that it’s alarming when it crashes and burns during its final 15 minutes. CS
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mixed martial arts here). I had problems with The Fighter, but on balance, I have more with Warrior, which does a nice job of mostly subverting the inevitable genre cliches but has trouble coming up with anything new to fill the void. Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton play the slugging siblings: Hardy’s Tommy Conlon is a former Marine who’s battling all manner of personal demons, while Edgerton’s Brendan is a teacher who’s forced back into the ring in order to make money and prevent foreclosure on his home. Both have their eyes on winning the championship, but first, they need to undergo the proper training and then beat a formidable slate of opponents if they expect to make it to the final match. Director–cowriter Gavin O’Connor and team ably set up the dire circumstances that blanket these men’s lives, particularly their relationship with their estranged father Paddy (Nick Nolte, simply superb). But because we know exactly which two characters will end up in the championship bout (despite the challenge of a hulking Russian straight out of Rocky IV), the home stretch occasionally becomes tedious, with the emphasis shifting from character development to repetitive slugfests.
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a former assassin whose mentor (Robert De Niro) is being held captive by a Middle Eastern sheik. The wealthy ruler wants Danny to avenge the deaths of his three sons by taking out the overzealous British operatives responsible for their grisly slayings; Danny is forced to accept the assignment to save his friend’s life, and he’s thereafter pursued by a maverick British agent named Spike (Clive Owen). I don’t know which is more risible: Owen’s mustache, which would have been the envy of any 70s–era porn star, or the fact that someone as tough and charismatic as Owen could possibly be saddled with the name Spike. Anyone hoping for an intriguing game of cat–and–mouse between Statham and Owen – on the order of, say, Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones in The Fugitive or De Niro and Al Pacino in Heat – will soon realize that their skirmishes, both mentally and physically, can’t even match the feud between Tom and Jerry – or Punch and Judy, for that matter. As for De Niro, he has long stopped mattering as an actor, merely content to collect paychecks with the same frenzy as Pac–Man eating all those dots. Having said that, his presence here is welcome, not only for providing the picture with its most most humane moments but also by keeping him too busy to make another damn Fockers sequel.
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Jazz concert and silent auction benefiting Bethesda Academy, featuring Jeremy Davis and the Equinox Jazz Trio, refreshments by Longhorn Steakhouse. Thurs, Oct. 13, 6pm9pm. Comfort Inn and Suites-Savannah Aviation Village, 15 Jay R. Turner Dr. Information: (912) 629-1505.
5k run/walk Benefiting armstrong physical therapist program
Armstrong Atlantic State university’s Physical Therapy program hosts a 5K run/walk starting at 8 a.m. Entry fee of $25 includes t-shirt. Registration at www.active.com or contact Whitney Ewin at aasupt5k@gmail.com or 678.787.0830.
Benefit run: Flying Fortress 5k
Sat. Nov. 12, 8:30am. The second annual run benefits the restoration of the historic B-17 airplane, the “City of Savannah” at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. Fee: $20-$30. Register at www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/flyingfortress-5k.
chef’s table: a Benefit for kids cafe
A Celebration of Savannah’s finest chefs at the Plantation Club at the Landings. Tues. Oct. 18, 6pm. $150 per person. Kids Cafe provides more than 2,500 local children with a hot, nutritious evening meal, tutoring and mentoring every day. Ticket info: Second Harvest of Coastal
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Saturday, October 22, 11am-2pm. 1900 East Victory Drive/McAlpin Square. Family Fun Day marks the beginning of Habitat Savannah’s “Building Houses…Building Hope” annual giving campaign which will run through January 2012 to raise $50,000 for simple, decent and affordable housing in our city. Adult “how-to” demonstrations from Lowe’s and Home Depot. Pre-k thru 2nd grade kid-friendly building projects, imaginative building at our Lego/Lincoln Log center, origami house design, creativejewelry design, and story time. Information: 912-353-8122 or parker@habitatsavannah.org.
7 a.m., Saturday, October 15, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial university Medical Center, Savannah, to the Augusta Riverwalk. Join cyclists from around the region for a 120-mile bike ride from Savannah to Augusta that raises funds to support Harvest of Hope, a special weekend retreat for pediatric and adult cancer patients and their families from our local community. For more information or to sign up to ride or be sponsor, please contact Anne Cordeiro at 912- 350-8934.
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Food Bank Food Drives wanted
America’s Second Harvest Food Bank in Savannah is experiencing food shortages. For information on hosting a food drive at your workplace or church contact (912) 236-6750 or www.helpendhunger.org.
golf for Birdies: Benefit for america’s second Harvest
Take a swing against hunger at this charity tournament that provides more than 6,000 turkeys for families in need during the holidays. Mon. Nov. 7, 8:30 am at the Savannah Golf Club. Lunch and prizes included. Info: 912.721.1789
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Helping Fight Hunger Food Drive
October 1-31, drop of non-perishable food items to any Ameris Bank. On October 31, Ameris Bancorp will match the number of items collected and all will be donated to local food charities. In Savannah, donations will go to America’s Second Harvest and Old Savannah City Mission.
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Tybee Island Charter School Fundraiser Sun. Oct. 16, 11am, Tybee Island YMCA Cafeteria. Bake sale, hair cut-a-thon, nail polish application, hand massage, chair massage, live music by Thomas Oliver, Basil’s lemonade stand, jewelry, hand bags, art. 100% of the proceeds go toward opening charter school on Tybee Island in the 2013 school year. Free admission/donations accepted. Info: 912-7869626.
Volunteer for Light the Night Leukemia/ Lymphoma Walk Fri. Oct. 14. Assist as over 2000 people walk through downtown Savannah to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Information: 912-897-1300 or Jean.Doliber@ lls.org
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Auditions--Singers for Future Theatre Productions
Hard Hearted Hannah’s Playhouse professional theatre company course and auditions Nov. 2, 6-8pm, for upcoming shows in 2012 and 2013. Productions are: “There’s a Bomb on Trolley 409!” and “Let My People Go” (These are double castings.) Production class from Nov.-Jan., twice a week at St. Matthew’s Parish Hall, 1401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Shows are cast at the end of the course. Info: 912-660-6957 orlrumpel@hardheartedhannahs playhouse.com hardheartedhannahsplayhouse.com
Call for Artwork inspired by MagicPassion-Love
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Cash Prize. Deadline Nov. 1. $25 Entry Fee. Exhibition Dates: Nov. 7 - Jan.7. Art Reception & Winner Announced: Thurs,, Nov. 10, 6-8pm. Caraway Cafe, corner Broughton and Abercorn Streets. Proceeds support H.U.G.S. www. headsupsavannah.com. For more info & to apply: thecafeartshowandcontest.tumblr.com
Casting Call for HGTV Show
Bang for your Buck is filming in Savannah in November. Seeking fun, enthusiastic and energetic homeowners who have renovated their small home, guest house or carriage house in the past 5 years (spaces of 1200 square feet or less). The winner of this episode will receive a generous grand prize. Request an application by contacting Katie at: kwoolsey@highnoontv. com or (303) 872-8678. Produced by High Noon Entertainment. www.HGTV.com/bang or www.highnoonentertainment.com.
CommuniTREES: Grants Available for Tree Planting
The Savannah Tree Foundation is granting funds to non-profits, neighborhood associations and other organizations for planting up to 10 trees on property that is held in trust for public use. Applications are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 winter planting season. Call 912-233-8733 or www.savannahtree.com/programs.
Exhibit Space & CD/Book Signing Venue
Free exhibit space for artists, writers or musicians for artwork, photography, or venue for book/CD signings in Midway, Georgia boutique. Information: email: acc_ave@yahoo .com. Accessory Avenue, 9754 East Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, GA. http://www.a-avenue.biz/
Grant Applications Sought
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Pumpkin Patch at White Bluff UMC
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grant Funds available
The St. Thomas Thrift Store is accepting grant requests from area charities for grants to be awarded at the end of 2011. An application packet can be obtained by contacting Betty An Brooks at BettyAnn.Brooks@yahoo.com. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by November 15, 2011.
singing auditions
Now holding auditions for female singers. Please contact 912-272-2848 for more info.
ClassEs, CaMPs & WorKsHoPs art,-Music, piano and Voice-coaching
For all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory. Serious inquiries only. 961-7021 or 667-1056.
Beading classes
Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, Savannah http://www.beaddreamer.com/
Boater safety classes
SCMPD hosts a series of certified safety classes. Does not include on the water instruction. Participants may qualify for insurance discounts. Must be at least 12 years old. April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19. For info or to register, call 912-921-5451. Free and open to the public.
champions training center
Offers a variety of classes and training opportunities in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for youth and adults at all levels of expertise. 525 Windsor Rd. Call 912349-4582 or visit http://www.ctcsavannah.com/
Drawing instruction
Private and group drawing lessons by Artist
and former SCAD Professor Karen Bradley. Call or email for details, (912)507-7138. kbillustration@mac.com
DUi prevention group
Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DuI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license for the first time or teenage drivers who already received a license. The group meets once a month and the cost is $30.00. For more info: 912-443-0410.
Family law workshop
The Mediation Center has three workshops a month to assist citizens who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support and/or visitation and contempt. Schedule: 1st Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm. 2nd Monday, 2-4pm. 4th Thursday 10am-12noon. Fee:$20 to cover all documents needed to file. Register at mediationsavannah.com or 912-354-6686.
Fany’s spanish/english institute
Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register. Savannah
Free estate planning workshop
Educational Seminar on Estate Planning at Georgia Heritage FCu. 1085 W. Lathrop Ave. (outside the gates of International Paper). Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6-8pm. Open to the public. Speakers are Dennis Woolard and Richard Barid. Call to reserve. 912.236.4400. Meal will be provided. www.gaheritagefcu.org.
group guitar lessons
Join us for a fun time, for “group” guitar lessons, at the YMCA on Whitemarsh and Tybee Islands (adults and teens only). “Hands-on” instruction, music theory, ear training, sight reading, ensemble playing, technique, and rhythm drills, by teacher Tim Daniel (BS in Music). 912- 897-9559. $20 per week.
guitar, electric Bass & Double Bass lessons
Instruction for all ages of beginner/intermediate students. Technique, chords, note reading, and theory. Learn songs and improvisation. Studio located 2 blocks from Daffin Park. Housecalls available. Call 401-255-6921 or email a.teixeira472@gmail.com to schedule a 1/2 price first lesson!
guitar, mandolin and bass lessons
Guitar, mandolin or bass guitar lessons. emphasis on theory, reading music and improvisa-
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requests from area charities for grants to be awarded at the end of 2011. Grants generally range from $500 to $1500. Please contact Betty Ann Brooks at BettyAnn.Brooks@Yahoo. com for an application packet. The completed application and supporting documents must be submitted by November 15, 2011. Alternatively, a limited number of applications are available at the Thrift Store at 1126 E. Montgomery Crossroads.
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Housing authority neighborhood resource center
The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912-2324232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com
learn russian
Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call 912-6593071 for more information.
Mindfulness Meditation class
Instruction in mindfulness stress reduction meditation. Group practice with time for questions and comments. Wednesdays, 7:008:15pm. Yoga Co-op Savannah. 2424 Drayton St. $13/class (less with membership). www. yogacoopsavannah.com or 912-429-7264.
Ms. amy’s school of Music
A small privately owned studio offering: Private and Group Lessons, Piano, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, and more! Parent & Me classes for infants - toddlers. Group preschool music classes WWW.MSAMYSCHOOLOFMuSIC. COM
Music lessons--Multiple instruments
Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, drums, piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, and woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Info: 912-692-8055 or smisavannah@gmail.com.
new Horizons adult Band program
A music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school or college and would like to have the opportunity to begin playing again. Dust off your instrument every Monday night at Portman’s Music Store (Abercorn) at 6:30p.m. The cost is $30.00 per month. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Contact Pamela Kidd at 912-354-1500 for more info.
oct. 17 class on Managing credit & getting out of Debt
Free class sponsored by Consumer Credit Counseling Service and Step up Savannah. Based on the FDIC Money Smart program. Info on choosing & using credit wisely, for beginners or those who’ve used credit for years. Mon. Oct. 17, 6-7:30pm, Carnegie Public Library, 537 E. Henry St. Registration required at 912-691-
2227, or email cccs@cccssav.com.
pet and people portraits
Painted in oils or pastel by fine artist Karen Bradley. Call to commission. 912-507-7138
resource center at Habitat restore
1900 East Victory Drive. New home ownership resource center for anyone wanting to learn more about home ownership, homeowners insurance issues, home safety and security matters, and proper preparation for hurricanes and other severe weather. Includes two internet-ready computers.
savannah charlesfunders
The Savannah Charlesfunders meet every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30pm to discuss stock and bond investing in the global and local markets. Meetings take place at ThincSavannah on 35 Barnard Street. Information: charlesfund@ gmail.com.
savannah entrepreneurial center
Offering a variety of business classes. Call 6523582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street , Savannah
savannah learning center spanish classes
Be bilingual. Call 272-4579. e-mail savannahlatina@yahoo.com or visit www.savannahlatina. com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. , Savannah
singing lessons with anitra opera Diva
Anitra is currently teaching the Vaccai Bel Canto technique for those interested in improving their vocal range and breathing capacity. Bel Canto carries over well as a foundation technique for different styles including opera, pop, rock and cabaret. Henry St @ E Broad, Mon/Tues 6-9pm, 1 1/2 hour lesson $25. SCAD students and alumni $5 discount. Call 786247-9923, anitraoperadiva@yahoo.com, www. anitraoperadiva.com
starfish cafe culinary arts training program
This 14-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Ms. Musheerah Owens 912-234-0525 ext.1506 The Starfish Cafe, 711 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www.thestarfishcafe.org/
presents our special Worship Series “where theology and theatre collide”!
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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We are a welcoming, all-inclusive congregation that celebrates the good news of Jesus Christ. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church ~ Corner of Henry Street and Waters Avenue 11:15 a.m. Worship Service (912) 233-4351 www.asburymemorial.org
Guided, quiet prayer on Wednesday evenings.
Our music is modern, but with a deep respect for tradition.
Sundays 10:30-11:40am Wednesdays 6:45-8pm
http://www.vineyardsavannah.org/ If you aren't a part of a church family, we would love to have you visit.
31401 615 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA On the corner of Montgomery 912-412-8080 & Huntingdon
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Clubs & Organizations Avegost LARP
Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. Generally meets on the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. Email: Kaza Ayersman, godzillaunknown@gmail.com or visit www. avegost.com
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6-7:30 p.m. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt
Honor Flight Savannah
A non-profit organization dedicated to sending our area World War II veterans to Washington DC to visit the new WWII Memorial. All expenses are paid by Honor Flight Savannah, which is not a government-supported program. They depend on donations from the community to fund their efforts. For more info: www.honorflightsavannah.org
Buccaneer Region SCCA
is the local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America. It hosts monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http://buccaneerregion. org/solo.html.
Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet
Every Wed. 5:00PM at My House Consignments & More, 206 W. Broughton St. No fees. Wanna learn? We love to show what we know. Many different levels get together in the store. Talk, knit, share have fun! Call 912-236-4111
Coastal MINIs
Local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com. Starbucks, Victory Drive and Skidaway Road , Savannah
Low Country Turners
This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Contact Steve Cook, 912-313-2230.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary
Energy Healers
“Aftermath”— finally calling it quits. by matt Jones | Answers on page 44 ©2011 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)
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1 “You are not!” retort 6 Antlered beast 9 First word of two Springsteen albums 13 Skeezy type 14 “___ So High” (Blur song) 16 “Peek-___!” 17 Dorothy’s aunt’s precipitation is surprisingly mild? 19 “Te ___” (hymn title) 20 Miss Scarlet’s game 21 Record player parts 23 “The Fifth Beatle” Sutcliffe 25 The guy who always dyes eggs in springtime? 27 Cigarette ingredient 28 Palme ___ (Cannes Film Festival prize) 29 Tool that breaks ground 30 Humble dwelling 32 It’s a little dirtier than “bum” 35 Hail ___ 39 Fictional spy who’s really a giant department store founder? 42 Cubs all-time home run leader 43 Attachable brick brand 44 Spot in the water 45 Emerald, for one 47 Hot Topic founder ___ Madden 49 Some fish bait 50 Command for this flan-like dessert to jump in my mouth already? 55 “...___ and buts were candy and nuts...” 56 Shout after an unhappy return 57 Perched upon 59 “Squawk Box” network 60 Announcement/event of September 2011, or what happened to the theme answers 64 End in ___ 65 Swiss painter Paul 66 Flightless birds 67 Rick of the radio 68 Pig’s digs 69 Late jazz musician who insisted he was
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Meets every Monday at 6pm. Meditation and healing with energy. Discuss aromatherapy, chakra systems and more. Call 912-695-2305 for more info. http://www.meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/
Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. Call 786-4508. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. , Savannah
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:15-11:30 am Call 898-0869 and 897-6167 or visit www. mops.org. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd , Savannah http://www. fbcislands.com/
Exploring The American Revolution in Savannah
Interested in exploring the role Savannah played in the American Revolution? Join like-minded people including artists, writers, teachers and historians for discussion, site exploration and creative collaboration. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6pm at Gallery Espresso. Email, Kathleen Thomas: exploretherevolution@gmail. com for more info.
Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group
International fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing old-time radio
Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA
Meets the second Thursday of every month from
PSYCHO SUDOKU!
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“Sum Sudoku” Put one digit from 1-9 in each square of this Sudoku so that the following three conditions are met: 1) each row, column, and 3x3 box (as marked off by heavy lines in the grid) contains the digits 1–9 exactly one time; 2) no digit is repeated within any of the areas marked off by dotted lines; and 3) the sums of the numbers in each area marked off by dotted lines total the little number given in each of those areas. For example, the digits in the upper-leftmost square in the grid and the two squares directly beneath it will add up to 13. Now do what I tell you -- solve!! psychosudoku@hotmail.com
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A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. For a nominal annual fee, members will receive monthly training sessions and seminars and have weekly runs of various distances. Kathy Ackerman,756-5865 or Billy Tomlinson 596-5965.
Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club
Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at 5429 LaRoche Ave and the third Tuesday at Super King Buffet, 10201 Abercorn Street at 7:30 p.m. Call 308-2094, email kasak@ comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org. Savannah
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Safe Kids Savannah, a coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, holds a meeting on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:30am-1pm. Visit www.safekidssavannah. org or call 912-353-3148 for more info
Savannah Adventure Club
Dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities include sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join. Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or visit www. savannahadventureclub.com
Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers
Everyone that loves to sing is invited to join with the Savannah Sacred Harp Singers Sat.
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Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club
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broadcasts from 1926 to 1962. Send e-mail to Jim Beshires at beshiresjim@yahoo.com or visit www.otrr.org.
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Sept. 10, 1pm. Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road in Savannah. All are welcome to participate or listen in on one of America’s most revered musical traditions. Information: 912655-0994 or visit savannahsacredharp.com.
savannah art association
The non-for profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is currently taking applications for membership. The SAA offers workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community full of diverse and creative people from all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Please call 912-232-7731 for more info.
savannah Brewers’ league
Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. , Savannah
savannah Browns Backers
A dinner meeting held the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club. Call John Findeis at 748-7020. Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neat St ,
Savannah http://www.stewart.army.mil/
savannah Fencing club
Beginner classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. Fees are $60. Some equipment is provided. After completing the class, you may become a member of the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month. Experienced fencers are welcome to join. Call 429-6918 or send email to savannahfencing@aol.com.
savannah guardian angels
Come meet the Local Chapter of the Guardian Angels on the 1st Monday of every month from 7pm-9pm at Elite Martial Arts in Pooler,GA. Free snacks and drinks and info on the Guardian Angels. For more info:www.SavannahGuardianAngels.com
savannah Jaycees
This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. Meet with Browns fans to watch the football games and support your favorite team Sundays at game time at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt. The group holds raffles and trips and is looking into having tailgate parties in the future. Call Kathy Dust at 373-5571 or send e-mail to KMDuST4@hotmail.com or Dave Armstrong at Darmst0817@comcast.net or 925-4709. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt
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Meeting and information session held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events and provide an opportunity for those interested in joining the Jaycees to learn more. Must be 21-40 years old to join the chapter. 101 Atlas St. 912-353-7700 or www. savannahjaycees.com Jaycee Building, Savannah
savannah kennel club
Monthly meetings are open to the public and visitors. Meetings are held at Logan’s Roadhouse Restaurant, 11301 Abercorn St. on the fourth Monday of each month, September through May. Dinner starts at 6 pm and meeting starts at 7:30pm. Guest Speakers at every meeting. For more info, call 912-238-3170 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org
savannah newcomers club
Open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and, in addition, the club hosts a variety of
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savannah parrot Head club
Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail Wendy Wilson at Wendyq1053@yahoo.com.
savannah sunrise rotary club
Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. 32 Bull St , Savannah http:// www.savannahsunriserotary.org/
savannah toastmasters
Helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health university Medical Center, Conference Room C. 484-6710. Memorial Health university Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah
savannah writers group
meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7pm at Books a Million to discuss, share and critique writing of fiction or non-fiction novels, essays or short stories. A meet-and-greet precedes the meeting at 6:30pm. Contact Carol North, 912-920-8891. 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah
seersucker live’s Happy Hour for writers
A no-agenda gathering of the Savannah area writing community, held on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm. Free and open to all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing. 21+ with valid I.D. For location and details, visit SeersuckerLive.com.
son-shine Hour
Meets at the Savannah Mall at the Soft Play Mondays from 11-12 and Thursdays from 1011. Activities include songs, stories, crafts, and games for young children and their caregivers. Free, no registration, drop-ins welcome. Call Trinity Lutheran Church for details 912-9253940 or email KellyBringman@gmail.com Savannah Mall,
the philo cafe
A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St., each Monday. Anyone craving some good conversation is invited to drop by. No cost. For more info, email athenapluto@yahoo.com or look up The Philo Cafe on Facebook.
theremin/electronic Music enthusiasts
A club for enthusiasts of electronic music and instruments, including the theremin, synths, Mooger Foogers, jam sessions, playing techniques, compositions, gigs, etc. Philip Neidlinger, theremin@neidlinger.us.
Victorian neighborhood association
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at the American Legion Hall located at 1108 Bull Street. For more info visit the VNA website at: vna.club.officelive.com
Vietnam Veterans of america chapter 671
Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 9273356. Savannah
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Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Free Spinning fiber into yarn group meets the first Monday of each month at 1pm. Wild Fibre, 6 East Liberty Street (near Bull St.) Call for info: 912-238-0514
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A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Monthly meetings for the Writer’s Salon are held on first Tuesday and the Book Club meets on the third Tuesday. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. at meet at 207 E. Charlton St (Flannery O’Connor’s Childhood Home). Call 233-6014, facebook Peacock Guild or email peacockguild@googlegroups.com for more info.
Meets the second Tuesday of every month (except October), 6:00 pm at Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner Street. Call 912-2323549 or email chesteraellis@comcast.net for more information.
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Local chapter of Women in Aviation International. It is open to men and women in the region who are interested in supporting women in aviation. Regular meetings are held once a month and new members are welcome. Visit www.southernwingz.com
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A Tea Party group that meets the 13th of each month at Logan’s Road House at 6pm. 11301 Abercorn St. Open to the public. Dedicated to the preservation of the united States Constitution and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. www.13thcolonypatriots.com or call 912-5965267.
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Classes for multiple ages in the art of performance dance and Adult fitness dance. Styles include African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Gospel. For more information call 912-631-3452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel or Darowe. E-mail: abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com
adult intermediate Ballet
Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 - 8pm, $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. Class meets year round. (912) 921-2190 The Academy of Dance, 74 West Montgomery Crossroads ,
african Dance & Drum
Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Information at www.ayoluwa. org Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St. , Savannah http://www.ayoluwa.org/
argentine tango
Lessons Sundays 1:30-3:30pm. Open to the public. Cost $3.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available. For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_ tango@yahoo.com. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h Ferguson Ave. ,
Beginners Belly Dance classes
Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/skill levels welcome. Every Sunday, Noon-1PM, Fitness Body and Balance Studio 2127 1/2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/four. 912-596-0889 or www. cairoonthecoast.com
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salsa lessons
The perfect class for those with little to no dance background. Cybelle has been formally trained and has been performing for over a decade. $15/class. Tues: 7-8pm. Visit www. cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091 Private classes are also available. Walk-ins are welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave.
Salsa Savannah offers beginner and intermediate salsa lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at several locations. For more info, contact: salsasavannah@gmail.com, or call 856-7323. www.salsasavannah.com
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Tuesdays at Tantra (8 E. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-9pm, open dancing 9pm-1am. Thursday at Saya (109 W. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-8pm, open dancing 9-11pm. Bachata lessons at Saya Thursdays from 8-9pm. For more info: www.salsasavannah. com, 912-704-8726.
Meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Savannah
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ceili club
Experience Irish Culture thru Irish social dancing. No partner or experience needed. Learn the basics of Irish Ceili dancing. 7176 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more info email PrideofIrelandGA@gmail.com.
Home cookin’ cloggers
Shag music every Wednesday, 7pm, at Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. and every Friday, 7 pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr.
the savannah Dance club
Savannah Dance Club hosts “Magnificent Mondays” at Doubles, The Quality Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Cash karaoke prizes. (No entry fee). Shag, swing, cha-cha and line dancing. Beginning Sept 5. $100 cash drawing 1st & 3rd Monday nights. Everyone invited. No cover Happy Hour till 9pm. Call for details 912-3988784. Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. ,
irish Dance classes
Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, non-competitive and competition programs, workshops and camps. TCRG certified. For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@ gmail.com or 912-704-2052. offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany at 272-8329.
Modern Dance class
Classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912-354-5586.
pole Dancing class
Beginners pole dance offered Wednesdays 8pm, Level II Pole Dance offered Monday 8pm, $22/1 class, $70/4 classes, pre-registration required. Learn pole dance moves and spins while getting a full body workout. Also offering Pole Fitness Classes Monday & Wednesday 11am. For more info: www.fitnessbodybalance. com or 912-398-4776. Nothing comes off but your shoes. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. ,
“Magnificent Mondays” at Doubles, The Quality Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Cash karaoke prizes. (No entry fee). Shag, swing, cha-cha and line dancing. Beginning Sept 5. $100 cash drawing 1st & 3rd Monday nights. Everyone invited. No cover Happy Hour till 9pm. Call for details 912-398-8784.
savannah shag club
Meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Savannah
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EVEnts 2011 crab crawl 5k run/walk
Part of the Seafood Festival in Richmond Hill. Fri., Oct. 14, 6-8pm, Registration $35 Now or $40 Race Day. Fee includes festival admission, over all and age group awards, race packet items and shirt. In J.F. Gregory Park, Cedar St @ Hwy 144/Ford Ave., Richmond Hill. Children in strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome. Information: 912-756-5865 or www.active.com/ running/richmond-hill-ga.
20th annual walk to remember for infant loss awareness
Open to bereaved parents, concerned relatives, and friends, the Walk to Remember is intended to be a way of remembering a special baby. 7 p.m., Thursday, October 20, Lake Mayer Park. October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and the Walk to Remember is dedicated to the approximately 870,000 babies that die each year through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or newborn death. For more information contact Fran McAleer at 912-667-8579.
awol open Mic therapy session
AWOL’s (All Walks of Life) once a month youth and adult open mic session. Sun. Oct. 16, 7pm. Always fills up, sign up early and stay to the end to hear all art forms including poetry, song, and dance. Sentient Bean Coffeehouse, 13 E. Park Ave. Free and open to the public. www. sentientbean.com
Diesel train rides @ the roundhouse
A guided tour on our passenger car and the history of the Central of Georgia Railroad and complex. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in Sept, Oct. & Nov. Fri/Sat rides at 11am,1pm, and 2pm. Sun. rides at 1pm and 2pm. Free with $10 regular adult admission. State Railroad Museum/The Roundhouse 601 W. Harris St. 912-651-6823 State Railroad Museum/The Roundhouse,
geekend 2011
Savannah’s “annual gathering of the geek tribe” features keynoters Baratunde Thurston, Digital Director for “The Onion” and Vivian Rosenthal, CEO of GoldRun. Nov.10-12 at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Registration: $95/Early Bird (by Sept. 1) $165 General registration. Info: geek-end.com. Coastal Georgia Center,
go green 5k trail run/walk
Benefiting Chatham County’s land conservation activities. Live music and food to follow. Sat., Oct. 15, 8:30-11:30am at the Whitemarsh Preserve, Whitemarsh Island, Off Hwy 80 on Bryan Woods Road. register please go to: fleetfeetsavannah.com/go-green or fill out the attached registration form. Info: Jackie Jackson Teel at (912)651-1454 or jacksonj@thempc.org
lecture series: Holy Books of the world’s religions Back by popular demand, this 5-part series is taught by Michael Freeman, M. Div. Learn about the common messages found in the holy texts of different world religions as well as their distinctions. Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Hinduism, and others. Tuesdays Oct 4-Nov.1 from 6:30-8 pm at 1001 E. Gwinnett at the unitarian universalist Beloved Community. $20/person or pay as able. Advance registration required. Information: uubc2@aol.com or facebook unitarian universalist Beloved Community.
lecture: the History of Dublin (ireland’s) kilmainham prison”
Armstrong Atlantic State university’s Irish Studies Club hosts Irish writer Freida Kelly. Tues. Oct. 18 at 12:00 noon. Gamble Hall, Room 200 on the Armstrong campus, 11935 Abercorn Street. Free and open to the public. Kelly, a graduate of the National university of Ireland at Maynooth, was a guide at Kilmainham Prison and wrote “A History of Kilmainham Gaol: The Dismal House of Little Ease.” Information: Frank Clancy, at 912-344-3194, or www. armstrong.edu.
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Every Saturday, 2:45pm - 6pm. Different live models weekly. Facilitated by a professional artist and figure model. $10 at the door (a portion of this goes to local pet rescue)The Wormhole is closed to the public during these sessions. The Wormhole, 2307 Bull Street (at 40th Street near Starland). Ages 21+. Contact Eric at 912-631-8250 for information, or for interested models.
open Mic comedy night
Thurs. Oct. 13, Sentient Bean Coffeehouse, 13 E. Park Ave. Hosted by Jayk Johnson, this monthly event fills up fast and guarantees a good time. Sign up starts at 7:00pm!
fitnEss Belly Drills
This is an intense dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. Geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way to a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. Thurs: 7-8pm. $15/class. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@ cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091. Walk-ins welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave.
Bellydancing for fun and fitness
The most fun class you’ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music. Every Wednesday, 6:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four classes. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@yahoo.com
Fitness classes at the Jea
Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for days and times. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.savj.org/
kung Fu school: Ving tsun
VING TSuN (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. using angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against them makes VING TSuN Kung Fu effective for everyone. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to find out about our free trial classes 912-429-9241. 11202 White Bluff Road. Drop Ins welcome.
Mommy and Baby Yoga classes
Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and pre-crawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center. The cost is $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www. savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga.com/
pilates Mat classes
Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am. All levels welcome! Private
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Pregancy Yoga
Ongoing series of 8-week sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:15 PM at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery. Cost is $100 for 8 weeks. Call Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 e-mail ann@aikyayoga. com.
Rolf Method Bodywork
For posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www.islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900. Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street , Savannah
The Yoga Room
Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr , Savannah
Yoga for Cancer Patients
Free of charge for people with cancer. Learn to increase your strength and flexibility and improve your overall well-being. Tuesdays, 6.30 p.m. Thursdays,12:10 p.m. FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center. Information and registration, call Katy Keyes at 912-350-9031.
Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6.30 p.m., Tuesdays and 12:10 p.m., Thursdays, FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center. Call 912-350-9031.
Zumba Fitness (R) classes
Mondays at 7:15-8:15. Located at The Ballet school, studio B, Piccadilly Square, 10010 Abercorn. $7 per class or $60 for 10 classes. Contact April for more info. 912-306-5598.
Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting
Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. 307 E Harris St , Savannah
Gay AA Meeting
meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. Savannah
Georgia Equality Savannah
The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-547-6263. Savannah
Savannah Pride, Inc.
Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call 912-288-7863 or email heather@ savpride.com. First City Network, Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/
Stand Out Youth
A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@ standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth. org. First City Network, Savannah http://www. firstcitynetwork.net/
What Makes A Family
A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611. cs
ARIES
(March 21–April 19) If it’s at all possible, Aries, don’t hang around boring people this week. Seek out the company of adventurers who keep you guessing and unruly talkers who incite your imagination and mystery–lovers who are always on the lookout for new learning experiences. For that matter, treat yourself to especially interesting food, perceptions, and sensations. Take new and different routes to familiar hotspots. Even better, find fresh hotspots. Cultivating novelty is your mandate right now. Outgrowing your habits would be wise, fun, and cool. Changing your mind is a luxury you need and deserve.
TAURUS
(April 20–May 20) “My grandfather always said that living is like licking honey off a thorn,” wrote the Slovenian American author Louis Adamic. That’s true enough. Here’s the thing, though: If you manage to get a smooth thorn without any prickles (like on certain hawthorn trees), the only risk is when you’re licking the honey close to the sharp end. Otherwise, as your tongue makes its way up the sleek surface of the rest of the thorn, you’re fine –– no cuts, no pain. According to my analysis, Taurus, you have just finished your close encounter with the sharp point of a smooth thorn. Now the going will be easier.
GEMINI
(May 21–June 20) On the front of every British passport is an image that includes a chained unicorn standing up on its two hind legs. It’s a central feature of the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. I would love to see you do something as wacky as that in the coming week, Gemini –– you know, bring elements of fantasy and myth and imagination into some official setting. It would, I believe, put you in sweet alignment with current cosmic rhythms. (P.S. If you decide to invoke the archetype of the unicorn, unchain it.)
CANCER
(June 21–July 22) I’ve come across two definitions of the slang term “cameling up.” One source says it means filling yourself with thirst–quenching liquid before heading out to a hot place on a hot day. A second source says it means stuffing
yourself with a giant meal before going out on a binge of drinking alcohol, because it allows you to get drunk more slowly. For your purposes, Cancerian, I’m proposing a third, more metaphorical nuance to “cameling up.” Before embarking on a big project to upgrade your self–expression –– quite possibly heroic and courageous –– I suggest you camel up by soaking in an abundance of love and support from people whose nurturing you savor.
LEO
(July 23–Aug. 22) I love Adele’s voice. The mega– famous British pop singer has a moving, virtuoso instrument –– technically perfect, intriguingly soulful, capable of expressing a range of deep emotion, strong in both her high and low registers. And yet there’s not a single song she does that I find interesting. The lyrics are cliched or immature, the melodies are mostly uninspired, and the arrangements are standard fare. Does what I’m describing remind you of anything in your own life, Leo? A situation you half–love and are half–bored by? An experience that is so good in some ways and so blah in other ways? If so, what can you do about it? You may be able to improve things if you act soon.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) There’s a good chance that you will soon find something you lost a while back. It may even be the case that you will recover an asset you squandered or you’ll revive a dream that was left for dead. To what do you owe the pleasure of this blessing? Here’s what I think: The universe is rewarding you for the good work you’ve done lately on taking better care of what’s important to you. You’re going to be shown how much grace is available when you live your life in rapt alignment with your deepest, truest values.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Chris Richards wrote a story in the Washington Post in which he complained about the surplus of unimaginative band names. At this year’s SXSW music festival in Austin, he counted six different bands that used “Bear” and two with “Panda.” Seven bands had “Gold,” including Golden Bear. Marshmallow Ghosts was one of seven bands with “Ghost” in their
names. You’re in a phase of your life when it’s especially important not to be a slave of the trends, Libra –– a time when it’s crucial to your well–being to come up with original language, unique descriptions, and fresh approaches. So what would your band’s name be? (tinyurl.com/BadNamesForBands)
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) You’ve got to cry one more tear before the pungent comedy will deliver its ultimate lesson and leave you in peace. You’ve got to make one further promise to yourself before you will be released from the twilight area where pain and pleasure became so tangled. You’ve got to navigate your way through one more small surrender before you will be cleared to hunt down your rebirth in earnest. But meanwhile, the catharses and epiphanies just keep on erupting. You’re growing more soulful and less subject to people’s delusions by the minute. Your rather unconventional attempts at healing are working –– maybe not as rapidly as you’d like, but still, they are working.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)
“Most people who profess a deep love of the Bible have never actually read the book,” says religious writer Rami Shapiro. If they did, they’d know that Satan is not implicated as the tempter of Adam and Eve. There’s no mention of three wise men coming to see baby Jesus, nor of a whale swallowing Jonah. Homilies like “This too shall pass” and “God helps those who help themselves” never appear in the scriptures. And contrary to the Ayn Rand–style self– reliance that evangelicals think is a central theme of their holy book, the Bible’s predominant message is that goodness is measured by what one does for others. I bring this up as a teaching about how not to proceed in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. You really do need to know a lot about the texts and ideas and people and situations upon which you base your life. (tinyurl.com/BibleFog)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)
“The artist’s job is not to succumb to despair, but to find an antidote to the emptiness of existence.” So says the Gertrude Stein character in Woody Allen’s film Midnight in
Paris. As an aspiring master of crafty optimism myself, I don’t buy the notion that existence is inherently empty. I do, however, wish that more artists would be motivated by the desire to create cures for the collective malaise that has haunted every historical era, including ours. In alignment with your current astrological omens, I invite you to take up this noble task yourself in the coming weeks, whether or not you’re an artist. You now have much more than your usual power to inspire and animate others.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) The world–famous whiskey known as Jack Daniel’s is produced in Moore County, Tennessee, which prohibits the sale of alcohol in stores and restaurants. So you can’t get a drink of the stuff in the place where it’s made. I suspect there’s a comparable situation going on in your life, Aquarius. Maybe something you’re good at isn’t appreciated by those around you. Maybe a message you’re broadcasting or a gift you’re offering gets more attention at a distance than it does up close. Is there anything you can do about that? The coming weeks would be a good time to try.
PISCES
(Feb. 19–March 20) Once you drive your car into Norway’s Laerdal Tunnel, you’re in for a long haul through the murk. The light at the end doesn’t start appearing until you’ve traveled almost 14 miles. Using this as a metaphor for your life in the here and now, I estimate that you’re at about the 12–mile mark. Keep the faith, Pisces. It’s a straight shot from here. Can you think of any cheerful tunes you could sing at the top of your lungs?
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Available For Sale! $140,000. Executive style home 3BR (possibly 4), 2BA, LR, DR, large family room w/fireplace, dishwasher, washer/dryer connections, utility room, carport, plus deluxe backyard shed. New wood floors, New paint, New ceiling fans, and New vinyl floors in bathroom, kitchen & laundry room. This spacious home is located just blocks from Armstrong University, near Windsor High School, shopping, and various restaurants. Also it is located within a few minutes of HAAF. Call Preferred Realty’s Cindy Osborne, 912-489-4529 or Scott Berry,912-920-1936 for an appointment today! WINDSOR FOREST Available For Sale for $69,900! 3BR/1.5BA, LR, DR, utility room, carport. New wood floors, New paint interior & exterior, and New vinyl floors in bathrooms, and New ceiling fans. This home is located just blocks from schools, shopping, and various restaurants. Also it is located within a few minutes of HAAF. Owner financing maybe available. Owner is licensed Georgia real estate agent. Call Preferred Realty’s Cindy Osborne or Scott Berry, 912-489-4529 or 920-1936 for an appt. today! Submit Your Event Online and Place Your Ad Online www.ConnectSavannah.com
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HOUSES 3 Bedrooms 13 Burnt Tree Cir. $1200 5 Arthur Circle $925 510 Red Oak Rd $925 16 Wilshire Blvd. $925 105 Nelson Ave. $895 APARTMENTS 2 Bedrooms 654B E.36th St. $595 1128 E.53rd St. $495 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038
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1BR Apt., walk-in closet, LR, all electric, W/D connection. $595/month, $400/deposit 11515 White Bluff Road. 1812 N. Avalon Ave: 2BR/1.5BA Townhouse $675/month, $200/deposit. 259 Croatan St: 2BR/1BA near Oglethorpe Mall, W//D connections $695/month, $400/deposit. 107 Hampstead Ave: 2BR/1BA near Hunter, W/D connections $695/month, $400/deposit. DAVIS RENTALS 310 E. MONTGOMERY XROADS 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372
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2294 Patch Street 3BR/1BA, central heat/air, kitchen furnished, W/D connections, carport, new paint and flooring. $725/month, $725/deposit. 78 Altman Terrace 2BR/1BA, central heat/air, large fenced yard, new paint, flooring & bath renovation. Available Nov.1. $700/month, $700/deposit. Hal Brodmann, 912-713-7957
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3 bedrooms, 2 baths on large lot. Total electric. Fenced yard, offstreet parking. Section 8 Accepted. Call 912-233-1944 Good Music Is Food For The Soul. Find it online in Soundboard at connectsavannah.com
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Available Now! 3BR/2BA, fenced yard, garage.$825/month + one month deposit; $25 app. fee. We check references, 912-844-6101 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH APT. Completely remodeled. $775. 912-897-6789
2BR APT. OAK FOREST DRIVE: $500/rent and deposit. GEORGETOWN CONDO: 2BR/2BA w/fireplace, breakfast area, large closets. Appliances include washer and dryer. $795/rent, $795/deposit.
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apt. Partially furnished, central heat/air, appliances included. $550/month. 912-228-1242 3, 4, & 5 BEDROOM HOUSES & APARTMENTS Large rooms, fenced-in yards. Nice locations $900 & Up. Call 912-432-9303 between 8am-8pm.
540 WEST 44TH STREET 3B/R, 1.5B/A. Total electric, washer/dryer hookup, parking $800/month. 912-354-3884
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MOVE-IN SPECIALS AVAILABLE 32 Liberty Heights Dr. 3BR/2BA, LR, DR, den, fenced yard, central heat/air, carpet $970/month. Newly Renovated Large 2BR/1BA Apartments.New hardwood floors,carpet, paint, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $600-$650/month, utilities may be added to rent if requested. 844-3974 SECTION 8 WELCOME Duplex For Rent, 1019 Carroll St 2 B/R 1B/A, total electric, CH/CA newly remodel, off street parking $600 Mo/ $600 Dep.. 844-7932
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2118 New Mexico, off Pennsylvania,3BR/1BA, LR, eat-in kitchen, fully furnished, carport, fenced yard.Outside pet ok w/deposit. $800/mo. if paid by 1st, $795/dep. Available Oct. 15th. 912-352-8251 FIRST MONTH 50% OFF! SOUTHSIDE: 3 Chateaugay, next to Welwood. 3BR/1.5BA, central heat/air, furnished-kitchen,LR,laundry-room, carport, fenced yard, new roof,new floor,new paint.Outside pets OK.Available Now. $900/month if paid by 1st, $895/deposit.. No Section-8. 912-352-8251
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•1200 E.37th: 2BR, 1.5BA house, window AC, gas heat $550/month + security deposit. •1202 E.37th: 3BR/1BA house, LR,DR, kitchen, window AC, gas heat $600/month + sec. dep. •1202 McCarthy Ave: 2BR, window AC $450/mo + sec. deposit.
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•630 Kline Street: 3BR house, needs repairs $20,000 ATTENTION LANDLORDS: If you are a landlord looking for a property manager, don’t just call a realtor, call one that specializes in rental property management. Lester Branch Property Management can assist you in the management of your property. Call Lester at 912-313-8261 or 912-234-5650. ForRent 2 B/r apt c/a & heat, ceiling fans, kit. furnished. Fenced yard w/d hook-up close to bus stop. $ 495 month. Section 8 welcome 912-3557886/912-667-7347 Good land lord Seeking good tenant CLEAN’freshley painted 2 B/R 1B/A 1314 E. 54th Sect 8 Welcome Ref required $495/$495 dep 912-897-3801
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897-1984, 8am-7pm WESTSIDE NEAR LIBERTY CITY **1929 Cowan: 3BR/1.5BA, $725/month plus deposit *All above have carpet, A/C/heat, washer/dryer hookup, fenced yard. References, application. One-year lease minimum. Deposit same as rent. None total electric, No smoking, pets negotiable.
NEWLY RENOVATED 2BR/1BA. No pets. Largo/Tibet area. $665 Rent, $600 Deposit. Call 912-656-7842 ONE & TWO Bedroom Apartments for rent.656 E.36th, 702 E. Henry, 1201 E.Park Ave. & 623 W.48th. 912-224-1876/912-232-3355. after 3:00pm
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2406 Cedar: 2BR/1BA $625 1106 E.31st: 3BR/1BA $650 1202 E.38th St. 3BR/1BA $700 1229 E.40th: 3BR/1BA $800 101 W.57th St. 3BR/2BA $750 Several Rent-to-Own Properties Guaranteed Financing. STAY MANAGEMENT 352-7829
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Large 3BD/2BA & 2BD/2BA remodeled mobile homes in nice Garden City mobile home park. Pool, basketball court, playground, clubhouse. Low down affordable payments. Credit check required. Call Gwen or Della, 912-964-7675. SHELL ROAD/SKIDAWAY AREA 2BR/1BA Apt. Rent $535, Security deposit $500. Call 912-656-7842 SOUTHSIDE •1BR apts, washer/dryer included. Water & trash included, $625/month. •2BR/1.5BA townhouse apt, total electric, w/washer & dryer/$650. Call 927-3278 or 356-5656
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Gorgeous 2BR Condo overlooking Intracoastal Waterway. Den, large deck, fireplace, 2-car garage, boat slip. Reduced rent $1700/month. 912-661-4814 VERY BEAUTIFUL HOUSE: 3BR/1.5BA, furnished kitchen, central air/heat, wall-to-wall carpet, washer/dryer hookups,lots more. 34 Chatham Street $875/month. 912-507-7934 or 912-927-2853
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641 West 41st: Furnished 1BR, utilities included $200/weekly. 1109 West 41st: 3BR/1BA, total electric $650/month, $650/deposit. Call 912-441-5468 WEST 50TH STREET 3BR/1BA, carpet, fenced yard, recently remodeled $725 + deposit ALABAMA AVENUE 2BR House, kitchen furnished $550 + deposit. 912-234-0548; No Section 8
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SOUTHSIDE: 10500 Abercorn Street. 2 office-condos available immediately. References required. 820Sqft. private office w/kitchenette and large conference room.1000Sqft. office to be shared w/general insurance agent. Call for details, 925-2399 or 925-8111.
ROOMMATES WANTED West Savannah: Very Clean, newly remodeled w/central heat/air, stove,refrigerator,cable, washer/dryer, WiFi. On busline. Starting at $125/week. Call 912-272-6919 ROOMS FOR RENT: Clean, secure, central heat/air, ceiling fan, cable, electric, stove and refrigerator, washer/dryer. Near Library and bus route. Furnished. $140 weekly. John Simmons, 912-844-5865.
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EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week. Call 912-844-5995.
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One & Two Bedroom Apartments with appliances, utilities included. $170-$225/weekly; Monthly $875. 912-319-4182
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SAVE $$$$ MOVE-IN SPECIALS Clean, furnished, large. Busline, central heat/air, utilities. $100-$135 weekly. Rooms w/bathroom $150. Call 912-289-0410.
AVAILABLE ROOMS: CLEAN, comfortable rooms. Washer/dryer, air, cable, HBO, ceiling fans. $110-$140 weekly. No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 CLEAN, FURNISHED ROOM on busline, $110-145 per week plus deposit. Utilities Included. Call 912-660-2875. EAST SAVANNAH & BLOOMINGDALE •REDUCED RENT!• •Rooms $100 & Up. Furnished, includes utilities, central heat and air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0144. FURNISHED Carriage house Apts. Utilities included. $155/wk, $20 key deposit. Rooming house on 38th & Drayton. 912-234-9779
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$50 Deposit Efficiencies $160/per week & up. Utilities included, Furnished, private bath. No Pets. Call 912-695-7889 or 912-342-3840
ROOMMATE NEEDED: Share 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment (Southside Location). $450/month, utilities included! Available Nov.1st. No drugs. Call 912-660-9849. transportation 900
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2002- Chrysler Town & Country Van, Wheel chair accessible from the back entrance, low miles 79,000. $10,000. 912 412-1146 912 352-0406 CADILLAC Biarritz, 1980Call 912-354-3884 CUSTOM Van, 1991- Clean inside & out. 41,000 miles. 912-354-3884
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Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932. FORD CROWN VICTORIAS - Police Interceptors. 2005 - $4200; 2004 -$3800. At Arbor Motel, 3314 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, GA. 770-655-0890
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2BR Duplex near May Howard School. Most pets OK. $725 per month. Call 912-663-9941 or 828-733-9668
WINDSOR FOREST AREA
Available Now. 3BR/1BA, LR, family room, dining area, large kitchen, laundry room, central heat & A/C, shed w/electricity & concrete floor, newly painted interior & exterior.No pets or smoking.$869/Rent + security deposit $889. (1yr. lease required) **Special Discount available for Police officers on rent & sec.dep. No Section 8 Accepted! Call Scott Berry, Property manager at Berry Enterprises, 920-1936.
LARGE VICTORIAN with windows on two sides, across from library, nicely furnished, all utilities. TV/cable/internet, washer/dryer, $140/week. $504/month. 912-231-9464 Other apts. avail.
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Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable,refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140/weekly, no deposit.Call 912-844-3609
CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890 Office Space For Rent On Bull Street, remodel to fit your needs. Mr. Gibbs. Cell 912-257-300/ 912-3080
NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115-$140/weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w/HBO, central heat/air. No deposit. Call 912-398-7507.
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FORD F550 Wrecker, 2004- 6.0 Diesel engine, Automatic Transmission, Dynamic Snatch Bed, 174k Miles, New Tires, A/C, 4 Doors, Inside Controls, 2 Tool Boxes, Auto PTO. $18,500. Akins & Bobb Service Center, 912-234-1314 or 912-232-8697 HONDA Civic, 2007- Dx Sedan 4Door, Tan interior/ white exterior. Excellent condition $9,500 912-598-4252 VOLVO 850R, 1996- Black, low mileage. Excellent condition. Call 912-596-5204 after 7pm. WE PAY CASH for junk cars & trucks! Call 964-0515 SUVS 930
2002 CADILLAC Escalade $9,500.00. Clean truck, 131,000 miles, 22” wheels, new tires. View pictures: http://savannah. craigslist.org/cto/2448926555.html. Call 912-844-3974
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8 CROWS NEST 3BR/2BA w/bonus $1600/mo. 208 DEER ROAD (Springfield) 3BR/2BA $900/mo. 730 E. 46TH ST. 2BR/1BA $875/month. 1223 E. 55TH ST. 2BR/1BA $475/month. +DEPOSIT, NO-PETS NO-SMOKING CALL BILL or TONYA :650-2711
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